News Notes (Open thread)
The Post It Note 6/23/20
An Open Thread roundup of the day’s news …
Paul Whelan
News Commentary
Paul Whelan will be detained in a Russian jail until August; complains of poor treatment
Whelan accused the Russian government of a political kidnapping at his hearing today …
News Notes (Open thread)
The Post It Note 3/15/19
An Open Thread round up of the day’s news …
News Notes (Open thread)
The Post It Note 1/5/19
An Open Thread round up of the day’s news …
News Commentary
Whelan has been formally charged with espionage; attorney speculates about trading him for Butina
Paul Whelan has been indicted on a charge of espionage …
News Commentary
Russia says American arrested for spying been granted consular access
Russia’s Foreign Ministry states that US officials have now met with American accused of being a spy …
News Commentary
American detained as spy in Russia is Marine veteran Paul Whelan
Whelan’s family says his innocence is undoubted …