Wednesday marks four years since American Paul Whelan was detained in Russia. Whelan, a former Marine, was jailed on espionage charges. A top U.S. official says these accusations are baseless and believe Whelan is being 'wrongfully detained'
Wednesday marks four years since American Paul Whelan was detained in Russia.
"Russian authorities subjected him to a secret trial and sentenced him to 16 years in a Russian penal colony based on secret evidence," Blinken"His detention remains unacceptable, and we continue to press for his immediate release at every opportunity." The Biden administration said it will continue to work with Whelan's family throughout its efforts to free him from Russian detention.
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