Former Russian hostage Paul Whelan describes poor conditions at labor camp, struggles since his return to US soil
This summer, after more than five years, Russia finally released Michigan native Paul Whelan in one of the largest prisoner...
Why the deal that freed Whelan, Gershkovich may be hard to duplicate
President Biden personally thanked more than 100 members of the U.S. government earlier this month for their help in negotiating...
Family of Novi man released from Russian prison say they can finally exhale
A Michigan family is celebrating after one of their own was released from a Russian prison last week, following more...
A massive prisoner swap involving the United States and Russia is underway, an AP source says
WASHINGTON (AP) — A massive prisoner swap involving the United States and Russia was underway Thursday, a person familiar with...
Brother of Paul Whelan, Michigan man jailed in Russia, has ‘zero confidence’ in US to secure his release
Paul Whelan, a Michigan native who's been held in a Russian prison for over five years, said he found himself...
US imposing more than 500 new sanctions on Russia’s war machine, indicts Russian businessmen
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Treasury Department plans to impose more than 500 new sanctions on Russia and its war machine...
Biden officials press Russia to free Paul Whelan after Putin’s comments on prisoner swap
Biden administration officials are again pressing Russia to free Michigan native Paul Whelan from prison after recent comments made by...
Brother of Michigan man detained in Russia reacts to Wall Street Journal reporter’s arrest
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is calling on Russia to immediately release Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and...
US Ambassador to NATO says Russia prevailing in war against Ukraine would be bad news for global order
War is a constant issue around the world. Over the last few decades, countries have collaborated to tamp down rogue...
Detroit Today: How effective have economic sanctions against Russia been?
When Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, one of the first pleas from President Vladimir Zelenskyy to President Joe...
Detroit Today: One year later, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could lead to a more disastrous path
Tomorrow will mark the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a dramatic escalation in conflict between the two countries...
Family of Michigan man held in Russia reacts to Brittney Griner’s release
The release of WNBA star Brittney Griner is drawing praise from the family of a Michigan man still held by...