US Edition‘House is gone. Cars are gone’: Paul Whelan’s life one year after his release from a Russian prison
MICHIGAN, UNITED STATES, AUG 1 – Paul Whelan faces job and health challenges after wrongful detention in Russia, working with lawmakers to fund medical and psychological care for former detainees, part of a group of 71 returned Americans.
- Marking his one-year anniversary, Paul Whelan, former detainee, said he is adjusting to life in Manchester, Michigan, a year after his release last year.
- Paul Whelan’s ordeal began when he was arrested in December 2018 during a Moscow trip on espionage charges, and he was detained for about four years.
- Whelan said, `It took a little time to feel comfortable doing routine things again, especially with my dog, after nearly six years.`
- Working with Michigan Democratic Representatives Debbie Dingell and Haley Stevens, Whelan is advocating for funding to support medical and mental health care, Whelan said.
- In a broader twist, Whelan said IK-17 is a penal colony and wants to discuss future support with U.S. leaders, including President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
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‘House is gone. Cars are gone’: Paul Whelan’s life one year after his release from a Russian prison
For Paul Whelan, returning to life in the United States after more than half a decade of Russian imprisonment has been “interesting” – and not without its challenges.
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Denver GazetteWhelan climbs 'steep hill' rebuilding life, a year after being freed from Russian prison
"The longer you're gone, the less you have when you come back," said Paul Whelan, who was held by the Russians for more than five years.
'I was not a spy.' 1 year after release from Russia, Paul Whelan details his time in captivity
Friday, Aug. 1 marks one year since Paul Whelan was freed. After being accused of espionage & spending more than five years in Russia, the Michigan native said his return home has been bittersweet
Paul Whelan Reflects on Life After Release from Russian Prison
timesng.com: Manchester, Michigan – Paul Whelan, who spent more than five years in a Russian labor camp, is adjusting to life back in the United States a year after his release. He was freed on August 1, 2024, in what was hailed as a significant diplomatic achievement. Whelan, a Michigan resident, was arrested in December 2018 […] This post Paul Whelan Reflects on Life After Release from Russian Prison appeared first on Paul Whelan Reflects on L…
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