U.S. consular officials recently visited Paul Whelan, an American citizen detained in a Russian prison, according to a statement released by the U.S. embassy.
Whelan, a former Marine, has been held in Russia since December 2018 on espionage charges, which he denies. The U.S. embassy confirmed that consular officials were able to meet with Whelan to check on his well-being and discuss his case.
