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Heartbreaking anniversary: American hostage remains detained after five years

Join us as we delve into the emotional journey of Paul Whelan, a man held captive for five years. Hear his pleas and the tireless efforts to bring him home...

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Paul Whelan remains imprisoned in Russia five years after arrest

After enduring five years of unlawful detention in Russia, Paul Whelan still languishes in prison. His frustrating plight and the efforts to secure his rel...

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Five-Year Anniversary of Wrongful Detention: Ex-US Marine Pleads for Release

Paul Whelan marks 5 years of wrongful detention in Russia, pleading for President Biden's help. A surreal journey of resilience amid a prison ordeal.

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Russian official says US is hampering a prisoner exchange with unequal demands

A Russian deputy foreign minister said talks with the United States on a potential prisoner exchange that would free Americans held in Russia are hampered by publicity and an alleged disparity in the U.S. negotiating stance

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American Paul Whelan faces new dangers in Russian prison camp

American Paul Whelan speaks out about his safety concerns in a Russian prison camp. Facing threats from inmates and officials, his ordeal continues.

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White House Says Readying New Proposal To Russia To Free Two Americans

The White House said Thursday it was preparing a new proposal to Russia to seek the release of two imprisoned Americans after Moscow rejected an earlier attempt.

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American Paul Whelan speaking out on safety concerns in Russian prison

Unjustly detained Paul Whelan fears for his safety in a Russian prison, as he claims to be targeted and threatened by fellow inmates. Will justice prevail?...

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Wrongfully detained Americans freed in Venezuela prisoner swap

American wrongfully held in Venezuela returns home in a prisoner exchange deal. A glimpse into the complex negotiations and criticism faced by the Biden ad...

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American prisoners returning from Venezuela in historic prisoner swap

10 Americans finally return home after being imprisoned in Venezuela. A controversial prisoner swap deal struck by the Biden administration brings them fre...

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Putin confronted by critical text messages beamed on screen at year-end news conference

President sought to paint rosy picture of Russia at four-hour-long event – but citizens had other plans

The Independent UK

In a 4-hour press conference, a confident Putin vows the Ukraine war will go on

Russian President Vladimir Putin resumed his traditional year-end press conference, after canceling last year, when Russia was doing badly on the battlefield. He combined it with a call-in program.

WEKU

Paul Whelan sends desperate message to Biden from Russian prison on Christmas Eve

Whelan has been detained in Russia for nearly five years

The Independent UK

Russian court rejects appeal to release WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich

President Vladimir Putin says he hopes for agreement with US on prisoner swap but admits ‘it’s not simple’.

Al Jazeera

US says Russia rejected ‘substantial’ proposal to free two jailed Americans

Washington says ‘no higher priority’ than effort to secure release from Russia of Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 651

As the war enters its 651st day, these are the main developments.

The Independent UK

Russia has rejected deal to free detained Americans Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan

‘Significant proposal’ was ‘rejected by the Russians but it does not, it will not deter us from continuing to do everything we can to try and bring both of them home,’ State Department spokesperson says

The Independent UK

US makes offer to bring home jailed Americans Paul Whelan and Evan Gershkovich. Russia rejected it

The Biden administration says its made a new and significant offer aimed at securing the release of American detainees Paul Whelan and Evan Gershkovich, but Russia has rejected the offer

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Ex-Marine Paul Whelan attacked in Russia jail, brother says

American’s glasses were broken during attack

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Jews around the world send Rosh Hashana wishes to detained reporter Evan Gershkovich

The Wall Street Journal reporter has been held in Russia since March. Thousands have written him letters for the Jewish new year, as the campaign for his release hones in on next week's U.N. meeting.

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🔴 Live: Ukraine orders civilian evacuation in under-fire areas in Kherson region

Ukrainian officials on Thursday ordered the evacuation of families with children in areas of the southern Kherson region that are “subject to constant enemy fire”, Governor Oleksandr Prokudin said. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments on the war in Ukraine. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).

The Independent UK

US ambassador visits American imprisoned for espionage

The U.S. ambassador to Russia has met with imprisoned American Paul Whelan, who is serving a 16-year sentence on an espionage conviction that both Washington and Whelan dispute

The Independent UK

Paul Whelan seen for first time in over three years in rare video inside Russia prison

Former US Marine seen in video clips inside IK-17, a remote maximum-security penal colony 300 miles east of Moscow

Al Jazeera

White House calls video of imprisoned US citizen Paul Whelan ‘reassuring’

Whelan has been detained in Russia for more than four years on espionage charges that he and US say are illegitimate.

WEKU

Paul Whelan, an American imprisoned in Russia, appears in a new video

The video was released by the state-controlled outlet Russia Today. Whelan is shown in a prison uniform standing among other prisoners, operating a sewing machine and eating with others.

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US State Secretary Blinken speaks on phone with Paul Whelan, who is detained in Russia on espionage charges

US State Secretary Antony Blinken spoke with American Paul Whelan, who is detained in Russia on espionage charges, CNN reported citing familiar sources. Read further on Dynamite news:

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