The Latest Breaking News from Paul Whelan

Brittney Griner allowed to communicate with fellow WNBA players

“We just don’t want her to think she’s forgotten,” Liberty center Stefanie Dolson said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 2, 2022

Brittney Griner receiving, answering WNBA players' emails

Brittney Griner has been able to receive emails and letters from WNBA players to an account Griner’s agent set up to allow them to communicate with her

The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2022

UAE dismantles plane of gunrunner Russia wants for Americans

A Soviet-era cargo plane linked to an arms smuggler known as the “Merchant of Death” is being dismantled in a sheikhdom in the United Arab Emirates

The Independent UK · May 27, 2022

Trevor Reed prisoner exchange fuels new push for Biden to make trades for other hostages

Several families of U.S. hostages and wrongful detainees will rally at the White House on Wednesday.

Axios · May 4, 2022

Trevor Reed’s release puts spotlight on other Americans in Russian jail

For Paul Whelan and Brittney Griner, the ex-marine’s release brings mixed emotions: it shows that deals are possible, but also the regret that they were excluded

The Guardian - US · May 1, 2022

An Oval Office visit and a Moscow trip: Inside the Reed deal

A series of factors helped pave the way for Trevor Reed's release from a Russian prison this week as part of a prisoner exchange

The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2022

Trevor Reed: Ex-US Marine released in Russian prisoner swap ‘in good spirits’ as he arrives back in US

Texan was ‘cracking jokes’ on phone call with parents following exchange

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2022

Ex-Marine Reed returns to U.S. after Russia prisoner swap

Former U.S. Marine Trevor Reed arrived back in the United States on Thursday after being freed by Russia in a prisoner swap, with a congressman who met with him saying the 30-year-old Texan's "spirit is strong."

Reuters · Apr 28, 2022

Family of Paul Whelan has questions after he is left out of prisoner swap: 'Hope dims'

WASHINGTON — The family of Michigan's Paul Whelan expressed happiness Wednesday at Russia's release of another former Marine, Trevor Reed, while appearing frustrated that the U.S. left their brother and son out of the prisoner swap.

Tribune News Service · Apr 27, 2022

Russia-Ukraine latest updates: Blasts hit Kyiv as UN chief visits

Ukraine news from April 28: Rescue officials say at least one person has been killed and 10 wounded in explosions.

Al Jazeera · Apr 27, 2022