American Paul Whelan, who was convicted of espionage in Russia in 2020, said that the USA abandoned him. He talked about this in an interview with the British Broadcasting Corporation. “BBC”.
According to Whelan, Washington missed many trade opportunities and thus betrayed him.
He added that former US President Donald Trump’s administration has consistently refused to replace him with Russian Viktor Bout, who served 14 years in an American prison. In December 2022, Booth was traded for basketball player Brittney Greiner.
“I know that the United States has various offers (for exchange – socialbites.ca), but they are not what the Russians want. Therefore they (US officials – socialbites.ca) are examining the options to see which one will work. The problem is, while they do this, my life goes by,” Whelan said.
John Kirby, formerly White House Strategic Communications Coordinator statedHe said the United States was actively negotiating with Russia over the extradition of Paul Whelan and journalist Alexander Gershkovich, who were arrested for espionage.
Previously in Poland detained The Belarusian is suspected of spying for Russia.