Since 2018, Paul Whelan has been stuck in Russia under the accusation of being a spy.
Ambassador Bill Richardson, who has a reputation for helping bring Americans home from difficult abroad situations, is getting involved in helping free Whelan and hopefully escape some of the turmoil he may have encountered while being held hostage.
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