Shadowing the release of Brittney Griner in a prisoner-swap with Russia was a third figure: the American Paul Whelan, whom the U.S. also considers wrongfully detained in Russia
WASHINGTON—Shadowing every triumphant statement over Thursday’s release of women’s basketball star Brittney Griner in a prisoner-exchange with Russia for arms dealer Viktor Bout was a third figure: the American Paul Whelan, whom the U.S. also considers wrongfully detained in Russia and sought to free alongside Ms. Griner.
Mr. Whelan, a former U.S. Marine and corporate security executive from Novi, Mich., has been held in Russia since late 2018. He wasContinue reading your article with
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