Talking points on transfer of Russian detainees from Guantanamo and assurances from Russia. This memo covers potential questions and appropriate answers for dealing with the press when asked about the Russian detainees held at Guantanamo. The key points covered in the memo are: We are transferring seven Russian nationals from Guantanamo to the control of the Russian government for investigation and prosecution, as appropriate; The U.S. Government is working to transfer many of the detainees at Guantanamo to governments that are willing to accept responsibility for ensuring that the detainees will not pose a threat to the international community; and We have already transferred 6 detainees to foreign governments: 4 Saudis, 1 Spanish, and 1 Danish national. As recently announced, 5 UK nationals will be transferred in the near future. In addition, more than 80 individuals have been released from Guantanamo Bay.