Former Russian prisoner Paul Whelan takes selfie at Spy Museum
Former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan posed for a bold selfie outside the International Spy Museum in Washington, DC, about seven weeks after his release from a Russian prison on espionage charges. The cheeky selfie, which appears to be mocking Russia, is captioned, “International Spy Museum, Washington DC.” Posted on Whelan's X Create an account on […]
Freed US prisoners Gershkovich and Whelan may face ‘disruptive’ trauma, say experts
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Putin welcomes Russians freed in prisoner swap with Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan
President Vladimir Putin gave Russian citizens freed in a historic prisoner swap with Western countries a hero’s welcome on Thursday as they disembarked from a plane in Moscow, promising them state rewards and talks about their future. As part of the largest East-West prisoner swap since the end of the Cold War, eight people were […]
Brittney Griner ‘head over heels happy’ for Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan
VILLENEUVE D’ASCQ, France — Brittney Griner is acutely aware of the swirling emotions surrounding the prisoner exchange, saying Thursday night she was “crazy” about her fellow Americans returning home from Russia. “It’s a great day. It’s a great day. It’s a great day,” Griner said after the U.S. women’s team beat Belgium 87-74 to advance […]
Evan Gershkovich seen with Paul Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva since they were freed in prisoner swap
The three American hostages released on Wednesday in a prisoner swap with Russia were seen smiling and proudly holding up the U.S. flag in their first official photograph since their release. Evan Gershkovich, Ars Kurmaseva and Paul Whelan hold American flags after being released in a prisoner exchange with Russia. The three men, Evan Gershkovich, […]
Biden calls Russia prisoner swap deal that freed WSJ’s Gershkovich, Whelan a ‘feat of diplomacy’
President Biden called Thursday’s prisoner swap deal with Russia, which secured the release of Wall Street Journal reporters Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and others, a “diplomatic feat.” “The family and I were able to speak by phone from the Oval Office a moment ago. They have left Russia. Earlier today, they flew to Turkey and […]
Report: Russia Releasing American Journalist Evan Gershkovich And Paul Whelan In Historic Multi-Country Prisoner Swap
A Russian Tupolev Tu-204-300 plane prepares to land at Esenboga airport in Ankara, August 1, 2024. Turkish authorities say 26 prisoners have been exchanged between Russia and several Western countries. Turkey has coordinated the exchange of 26 prisoners between Russia and several Western countries, including American journalist Evan Gershkovich, the Turkish presidency announced in Ankara. […]
WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich being released by Russia in prisoner swap; Paul Whelan also being freed
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Russia releases former Marine Paul Whelan in prisoner swap
Russia released former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan as part of the prisoner swap and also secured the release of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, Fox News Digital reported. According to the State Department, Whelan had been wrongfully detained by Russian authorities for more than five years. His release is part of a larger exchange […]
Russia to Release Evan Gerskovich, Paul Whelan in Prisoner Swap
Russia agreed to release those imprisoned The Wall Street Journal Bloomberg News reported Thursday that the prisoner swap involved reporter Evan Gerskovich and former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan. Bloomberg report: Russia is set to release Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan as part of a larger prisoner swap with […]