Paul Whelan seen in Russian prison in rare video
American Paul Whelan was seen inside a Russian penal colony in a rare video broadcast on Russian TV.
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Video of Paul Whelan released by Russia
Russian state media has released a rare video of American Paul Whelan in custody. Wheelan has been detained by Russia since December 2018. CBS News is not airing the video in full as it likely serves as Russian propaganda. Humeyra Pamuk, senior foreign policy reporter at Reuters, joined CBS News to discuss the latest.
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Paul Whelan says he thinks "the wheels are turning" toward his release
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U.S. ambassador visits Paul Whelan, American imprisoned in Russia
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Paul Whelan's family says his "resilience is shaken" as he awaits release in Russia
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Brittney Griner urges supporters to write letters to Paul Whelan in prison
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White House defends Griner-for-Bout swap
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Brittney Griner plays basketball for first time since leaving Russian prison
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Brittney Griner undergoing evaluation in U.S.
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Veterans Affairs Department reimposing near total abortion ban
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Karoline Leavitt announces she is pregnant with her second child
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Perry Bamonte, guitarist for The Cure, dies after "short illness" at 65
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Karoline Leavitt announces she is pregnant with her second child
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Karoline Leavitt announces she is pregnant with her second child
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Veterans Affairs Department reimposing near total abortion ban
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U.S. launches strikes on ISIS targets in Nigeria, Trump says
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Kimmel skewers Trump, tells U.K. viewers that "tyranny is booming" in U.S.
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Kennedy Center Christmas Eve concert canceled after Trump's name added
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Israeli police say 2 killed in car-ramming and stabbing attack by Palestinian
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Perry Bamonte, guitarist for The Cure, dies after "short illness" at 65
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