Alsu Kurmasheva's family has been in disbelief since being invited to the White House and learning of her release in Thursday's historical 24-prisoner exchange between the United States, Russia and several other countries. (Alex Brandon/AP)Kurmasheva's oldest daughter Bibi Butorin said her younger sister's 13th birthday is on Friday, calling their mom's return the "best birthday present ever." Bibi Butorin told "ABC News Live" that the months apart from her mom were hard, and she is thankful Kurmasheva is coming home. PHOTO: The family of Alsu Kurmasheva, daughter Bibi Butorin and husband Pavel Butorin, speak during an interview with ABC News Live. Alsu Kurmasheva's family still in 'disbelief' she's free after Russian prisoner exchange originally appeared on abcnews.go.com

Source: ABC News August 02, 2024 09:16 UTC