Paul Whelan was accused by Russian prosecutors of working for U.S. intelligence.
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Who is Paul Whelan? Prisoner swap shines light on Marine still held in Russia
President Biden said the U.S. would continue to work for the release of Paul Whelan, the retired Marine who has been in Russian custody since 2018, after WNBA star Brittney Griner was released by Russia in a one-for-one prisoner swap. Here's what to know about Whelan.
David Whelan is the brother of Paul Whelan, who is still imprisoned in Russia.
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