Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar released a statement Friday announcing the release of Tyler Jacob, a Minnesota man who had been detained in Russia.

“I am relieved that Tyler is safely reunited with his wife and daughter,” Klobuchar said in the statement. “Over the last two weeks, my team and I have been in close contact with his family, the State Department, and the U.S. embassy in Moscow working towards this outcome, and I am grateful that we were able to help bring him to safety.” . . .

NEW: @amyklobuchar says Winona native Tyler Jacob has been released from Russian custody and is back with his wife and daughter. https://t.co/28RoBKmvbC pic.twitter.com/TxMP1qgAgn

— Mary McGuire (@mcguirereports) March 25, 2022

Jacob was taken by Russian soldiers as he tried to flee Ukraine for his own safety at the approximately two weeks ago. He was detained in Russia for ten days as his family tried to work with the U.S. State Department and U.S. embassy in Moscow to locate him and bring him home. (Read more from “Senator Announces Big Development After American Dad Gets Captured by Russians While Fleeing Ukraine” HERE)

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