Paul Whelan, a former American Marine who has been detained in Russia since 2018, recently had a visit in prison with U.S. Ambassador Lynne Tracy. Whelan's brother, David, speaks out after the visit.
Both Whelan and Gershkovich have been accused of espionage, which both have denied and the U.S. government considers them wrongfully detained.
LINSEY DAVIS: David, thanks so much for joining us once again. Just last week, the U.S. ambassador to Russia, Lynn Tracy, was able to meet with your brother at the prison camp where he's being held. Tell us what you've learned from that meeting.DAVID WHELAN: It sounds like they were able to speak for about 90 minutes, and I think it was a frank discussion. Paul is very appreciative every time a U.S. ambassador comes out to the prison or even consular staff.
WHELAN: We heard from Paul. He was able to speak to our parents, and it sounds like he's stabilized since Mr. Gershkovich's arrest. I think he is back to focusing on getting through each day, surviving as best he can and hoping that the U.S. government will be able to secure his release. WHELAN: I think that was really important. Elizabeth has done a lot of lobbying of the government. I think even from just trying to get the State Department's attention four years ago, to be able to now have gotten to the U.N. Security Council and to have been able to make an address there. It's really valuable, and I think Paul appreciated that really, we are not leaving any stone unturned to try and advocate for him and bring him home.
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