Video Shows Jailed American Paul Whelan In Russian Prison After Years Out Of Sight

Paul Whelan is a former U.S. Marine who has been jailed in Russia since 2018 on espionage charges he denies.
A rare video aired by Russian state media shows Whelan wearing a prison uniform inside the penal colony.
The U.S. government considers Whelan to be wrongfully detained and has tried unsuccessfully to secure his release.
Whelan's family says this is the first time they have seen him in years and are grateful, despite the circumstances.
The Biden administration continues to negotiate for Whelan's release, along with another American journalist.