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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U.S. citizen Michael Travis Leake detained in Moscow on drug charges
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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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Brittney Griner urges supporters to write letters to Paul Whelan in prison
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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.
Brittney Griner arrived in the U.S. early Friday following her release from Russia in a prisoner swap for arms dealer Viktor Bout. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joined Catherine Herridge to discuss the latest.
Brittney Griner arrives in U.S. following prisoner swap
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