Russia frees 24 Filipinos detained for months without charges in a Siberian city after Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. raises the issue with Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to Philippine officials cited by multiple outlets. The detainees had been held in Irkutsk and are described as having no charges filed. Officials say the release follows Marcos’s discussions with Putin during a meeting in Russia, where Marcos directs attention to the men and women’s situation. CBS News and other reports also mention that some detainees may have been victims of illegal job recruitment, though the reports do not describe any legal findings. Philippine officials say the 24 are expected to return to Manila on two flights, with the first batch arriving early Sunday. Philippine Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro is reported to be involved in welcoming the first group. Several outlets frame the action as a response to Marcos’s appeal, with Putin reportedly promising swift action. The reports come amid broader Philippines–Russia diplomatic activity, including the Philippines’ vote to condemn Russia’s Ukraine invasion, though the releases are presented as tied to the detainees’ case.