Paul Whelan, the former Marine and American detained in Russia for over five years, has expressed his concerns following the recent death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Whelan, in an exclusive interview, stated that Navalny's passing under suspicious circumstances in a Russian prison is deeply troubling to him. He believes this event signifies that the Russian authorities may be willing to harm individuals without hesitation.
Whelan emphasized the potential repercussions of such actions, highlighting that if the Russians are willing to face global criticism for the treatment of Navalny, they would not hesitate to target him and shift blame to the United States for his prolonged detention.
