Blinken had "long, frank" phone call with Paul Whelan
Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke by phone with Paul Whelan, who has been detained in Russia since 2018.
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke by phone with Paul Whelan, who has been detained in Russia since 2018.
"I have been told that I won't be left behind," Whelan told CNN in a phone interview from prison.
The U.S. ambassador to Russia has visited Michigan corporate security executive Paul Whelan in a remote Russian prison.
Elizabeth Whelan -- the sister of Paul Whelan, an American who has been detained in Russia for more than four years -- attended the UN Security Council meeting that Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov chaired on Monday.
This comes amid fears that efforts to bring him home could be diverted to deal with Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who was recently wrongfully detained in Russia on espionage charges similar to Whelan.
The sister of Paul Whelan, a US citizen who is wrongfully detained in Russia, on Thursday expressed frustration at her brother's continued imprisonment in Russia and called on the White House to bring him home.
Whelan's twin brother, David Whelan, says the family does not trust that U.S. officials are doing everything that can be done to bring his brother home.
The Biden administration is marking the four-year anniversary of the detention in Russia of American businessman Paul Whelan, whose continued imprisonment is one of several major irritants in tattered relations between Washington and Moscow.
Her plane landed in San Antonio, Texas. Griner was freed from Russia in exchange for notorious international arms dealer Viktor Bout.
Moscow said at the time it wanted "a spy for a spy."
Elizabeth Whelan said she is pleased to see Brittney Griner come home and that "any wrongfully detained American that comes back from overseas is a win for America."
"How do you continue to survive ... when you know that your government has failed twice to free you from a foreign prison?" he said in a statement.
The family of an American detained in Russia for nearly four years said Thursday that the Biden administration "made the right decision" in agreeing to a prisoner exchange that freed WNBA star Brittney Griner but they are "devastated" that Paul Whelan remains behind.
After a week of silence from former Marine and Novi man Paul Whelan, his brother sets his sight on getting him home.
The Biden administration has been trying for months to negotiate the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner and another American jailed in Russia, Michigan corporate security executive Paul Whelan, including through a possible prisoner swap with Moscow.
Griner has been sentenced for drug possession after vape canisters containing cannabis oil were found in her luggage.
President Biden met at the White House on Friday with the families of WNBA star Brittney Griner and Michigan corporate security executive Paul Whelan, both of whom remain jailed in Russia.
The agreement with Munoz Realty reduces some fines as properties are brought into compliance.
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Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has now grown to more than 3,700 cases.
The Detroit Red Wings announced on Wednesday that Steve Yzerman is stepping down from his role as GM and executive vice president.
The agreement with Munoz Realty reduces some fines as properties are brought into compliance.
A Detroit woman has been charged with concealing the death of her newborn son and placing the body in a trash bin.
Lawmakers in Michigan are working to push legislation that would stiffen penalties on noisy vehicles with exhaust modifications.
As the United States marks its 250th birthday, Ford Motor Company is showcasing more than a century of automotive history in a new exhibit that explores the company's role in shaping America.
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The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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Lawmakers are one step closer to making daylight saving time permanent after the House passed a bill with overwhelming support.
Heavy smoke from several large wildfires blazing in Canada and Minnesota is engulfing large swaths of the Midwest and Northeast U.S. this week.
Lulgjuraj cites that part of the reason for his campaign suspension was his opponent, Michael Bouchard, receiving an endorsement from President Trump.
The measure also allows states to opt out if they take action before the federal law is enacted.
Tuesday's reported 3,309 cases are roughly 10 times the number reported on July 2, officials say.
Smoke from multiple wildfires in Canada and Minnesota is moving over Michigan, eroding the air quality in the state.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has now grown to more than 3,700 cases.
Tuesday's reported 3,309 cases are roughly 10 times the number reported on July 2, officials say.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown to more than 3,300 cases in 55 counties.
The latest announcement from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services comes hours after officials said the number of cases had grown to more than 2,600.
The groundbreaking comes just days after the club announced the largest single investment in club history.
Embattled Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel has addressed the latest round of reports about his potential exit from the university, saying he has been fired by social media three times in 10 years.
An amended complaint by former University of Michigan football coach Chris Partridge alleges that school leaders concealed their knowledge of the sign-stealing scheme that was under investigation by the NCAA.
Sophie Shaft is a rising star with USA weightlifting, and she's got the hardware to show for it.
J.T. Realmuto hit a three-run double in the sixth inning and Zack Wheeler struck out 10 in six scoreless innings, helping the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Detroit Tigers 5-0 on Sunday to win their three-game series before the All-Star break.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
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