Posted 2/13/2024, 7:37:23 PM
Blinken Speaks with Jailed American Paul Whelan in Russia, Vows Continued Efforts for His Release
- Secretary of State Blinken spoke by phone with Paul Whelan, American detained in Russia, on Monday
- Whelan has been jailed in Russia for over 5 years on espionage charges he denies
- Blinken provided few details on his discussion with Whelan
- U.S. says Whelan was unjustly accused; he feels "abandoned" by the U.S. government
- Blinken said U.S. will continue "intensive efforts" to bring Whelan and other Americans detained abroad home