Mark Vogel
Mark Vogel is an American who was sentenced in 2022 for drug trafficking in Russia after being caught with marijuana and hash oil at Sheremetyevo Airport. He claimed the substances were prescribed for medical reasons following spinal surgery, yet he acknowledged his guilt and received a 14-year prison sentence. Recently, he made headlines as he was released from custody in Russia, with U.S. officials indicating that his release was a goodwill gesture from the Russian government amid ongoing diplomatic negotiations related to the conflict in Ukraine.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | 3 | 5.67 | 0.12% | +10% | 43,733,762 | 59,612 | $155,000 | 211$ |
| Russia | 3 | 5.00 | 0.12% | +10% | 144,104,080 | 185,614 | $1,500,000 | 1,932$ |
| Totals | 6 | 187,837,842 | 245,226 | $1,655,000 | 2,143$ |
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Recent Mentions
Russia:
Mark Vogel was released by Russia after being sentenced for drug-related charges.
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Ukraine:
Mark Vogel was released by Russia during a visit from the US special representative Steve Witkoff.
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Russia:
Mark Vogel was released by Russia after being accused of drug smuggling.
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Ukraine:
Mark Vogel is an American teacher who was released from Russia with the help of Kyril Dmitriev.
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Ukraine:
Dmitriev worked with Witkoff on the release of American teacher Mark Vogel, which the Trump administration welcomed as a gesture of goodwill.
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Russia:
Mark Vogel is an American who was discussed in the context of his release from a Russian prison.
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Russia:
Mark Vogel is an American who was released in a prisoner exchange with Russia.
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Belarus:
Mark Vogel was applauded by the audience after being released from a Russian prison.
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Spain:
Mark Vogel was detained in Russia and later brought back home.
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Belarus:
Vogel was released during a prisoner exchange organized with the help of Riyadh.
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