Blinken has had his third conversation with Paul Whelan, an American who is being held in Russia.
“Antony Blinken, the Secretary of State, has announced that he had a conversation with Paul Whelan, an American businessman who is currently being viewed as a potential threat by the U.S.”wrongfully detained
On Monday, in Russia.
During a hostage diplomacy event at the Wilson Center in Washington, Blinken mentioned that he had a phone conversation with Paul Whelan yesterday. He stated that they are actively working to bring Paul and other Americans who are being held against their will, like Evan Gershkovich, back to their families. This effort will continue on a daily basis until all wrongfully detained Americans are reunited with their loved ones.
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Whelan, who has been detained in Russia since 2018 for alleged espionage, was convicted and given a 16-year prison sentence in 2020, with the U.S. denouncing the charges as fabricated.
The president had a meeting with Elizabeth, the sister of Whelan, in January at the White House. His family has continually urged the administration to take further action in order to bring him back home.
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In the beginning of December, the State Department issued a “formal declaration” that new and significant ”
A suggestion has been made to Russia regarding the release of Whelan and Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter who was detained in March on unproven espionage accusations while he was on a reporting assignment.
The U.S. government has officially stated that Gershkovich, who is currently awaiting trial, is being unjustly held in detention.
Miller stated in December that Russia had rejected the proposal.
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On Monday, Miller mentioned in the briefing that the U.S. has allocated 500,000 globally.offers on the table
“Multiple times” to ensure their freedom.
He stated that they would persist in their efforts to secure the release of the individuals.
Caitlin Yilek
Source: cbsnews.com