🔗 Arrested in 2018, #US ex-marine Paul #Whelan, who had travelled to #Moscow for a friend's wedding, was handed a 16-year sentence after a secret trial.

Recent speculation has suggested that the #Kremlin is demanding the return of undercover agents, known as "illegals", arrested in the #US and #Europe, or #Russians convicted of #cybercrimes.

#US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said his government was prepared to "do anything" to get their people home.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66645624

#Griner #Whelan #Russia #GOPBS