The Exeter Greenpeace activist Iain Rogers could be home from Russia soon after the authorities there granted the so-called Arctic 30 amnesty.
It means legal proceedings against them will be halted and they could be reunited with their families for Christmas.
The group were held in custody for two months after a peaceful protest against oil drilling in the Arctic, and were charged with piracy and hooliganism.
They're currently on bail but had not been allowed to leave St Petersburg.
Shoes found in major search for missing teenage boy
Taylor Charlton, 14, was last seen over a week ago
Reform win Tiverton Town Council by-election
They won by 19 votes
Illegal e-bikes seized in Torquay
Police operation to educate riders
Clubhouse for thriving Devon football club approved
It has 250 members but limited facilities
Burglar jailed for daylight break-ins
Cash and jewellery stolen
Boardmasters launch main stage competition
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