Former prisoners released by Russia, Evan Gershkovich (C), former US marine Paul Whelan (9thL), and journalist US-Russian Alsu Kurmasheva (7thL) pose after landing at Joint Base San Antonio-Kelly Field, Texas, on August 2, 2024. Journalist Evan Gershkovich and fellow prisoners released by Russia landed in the United States late August 1, as part of an extraordinary swap deal struck between Washington and Moscow. A plane carrying Gershkovich, former US marine Paul Whelan, and journalist Alsu Kurmasheva landed at around 11:40 pm (0340 GMT) at Joint Base Andrews near Washington, where President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were waiting to greet them. (Photo by SUZANNE CORDEIRO / AFP) (Photo by SUZANNE CORDEIRO/AFP via Getty Images)

Marine Paul Whelan Says Brittney Griner Was A ‘Great Help’ In Supporting Him, Advocating For His Release From Russia: ‘Monetary Donations, Cards, Sending Letters’

Former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan, who has been detained in Russia since 2018 on espionage charges, recently stated that WNBA star Brittney Griner was a “great help” in advocating for his freedom from Russia’s grasps.

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