Michigan native Paul Whelan is serving a 16-year sentence in Russia on espionage charges he and the U.S. vehemently deny.

Biden officials press Russia to free Paul Whelan after Putin’s comments on prisoner swap

February 12, 2024

Biden administration officials are again pressing Russia to free Michigan native Paul Whelan from prison after recent comments made by...

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A van carrying Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich leaves the Lefortovsky court, in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, March 30, 2023.

Brother of Michigan man detained in Russia reacts to Wall Street Journal reporter’s arrest

April 3, 2023

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is calling on Russia to immediately release Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and...

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WNBA star and two-time Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner is escorted from a courtroom after a hearing in Khimki just outside Moscow, Russia, on Aug. 4, 2022.

Family of Michigan man held in Russia reacts to Brittney Griner’s release

December 8, 2022

The release of WNBA star Brittney Griner is drawing praise from the family of a Michigan man still held by...

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