A recent development reveals that Trevor Reed, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and former prisoner in Russia, sustained injuries while fighting for Ukraine. The Biden administration facilitated Reed’s release in 2022 through a prisoner swap with Russia. Multiple sources confirm that Reed has been evacuated from Ukraine by a non-governmental organization and is currently receiving treatment at a military facility in Landstuhl, Germany. His injuries include a laceration to an extremity.
The Biden administration is aware of Reed’s injury and his travel to Germany for treatment. An official statement emphasizes that Reed was not representing the U.S. Government and highlights the explicit warnings against travel to Ukraine for U.S. citizens. The statement further notes the significant risks faced by those who choose to participate in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, including capture or death.
Former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, who played a role in negotiating Reed’s release, emphasizes the importance of ensuring proper care for Reed’s injuries. Richardson underscores Reed’s status as a veteran and advocates for his safe return to his family.
Reed had previously been wrongfully detained in Moscow in 2019, with the State Department acknowledging the injustice. Currently, two other Americans, Paul Whelan and Evan Gershkovich, remain wrongfully detained in Russia. Whelan, also a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, has been detained since December 2018 and is serving a 16-year prison sentence on charges of espionage.
Reed is scheduled to begin college at Georgetown University next month, according to reliable sources.
In response to inquiries, the Reed family spokesman, Jonathan Franks, has declined to comment on the matter.
David Whelan, the brother of prisoner Paul Whelan, expresses sympathy for Reed’s injuries. He acknowledges that the release of a hostage does not mark the end of their ordeal and recognizes the difficulties they face moving forward. Whelan expresses hope that Reed will find peace in the aftermath of this challenging experience.
The Messenger first reported on Reed’s injuries and subsequent evacuation. Sarah Barth and Caitlin Yilek contributed to this report.
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