# Husband of American woman held in Russia urges officials to secure her release

https://mins.news/en/video/109904

- ABC News, 2026-10-21 17:42 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFIfTv4JlA4

> As an American teacher is released, Olga Jezler’s family is urging US officials to help secure her release from Russia.

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