Released Americans on Their Return Flight to the United States
Who is Paul Whelan?
Paul Nicholas Whelan was born in March 1970 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada's national capital.
Former US Marine Paul Whelan
Paul Whelan became the subject of international scrutiny when he was arrested by Russian authorities on December 28, 2018, in Room 3324 of Moscow's Metropol hotel. He was getting dressed for a friend's wedding when Russian intelligence officers burst in.
Prisoner Exchange Since the End of the Cold War
On August 1, 2024, the largest prisoner exchange since the end of the Cold War occurred involving the release of American citizens held in Russia and Russian citizens held in the United States.
Biden Faces Questions About Another American Prisoner
Following the release of basketball star Brittney Griner from Russian captivity, US President Joe Biden faces fresh questions about another American citizen, Paul Whelan, who remains imprisoned in Russia.
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