US and 3 countries' diplomats will discuss the case of an American citizen spying in Russia
Diplomats from the United States, Canada, Britain and Ireland will meet in Moscow on Monday to discuss the next steps in the case of American citizen Paul Whelan, who is being held in Russia on espionage charges, his brother David Whelan said.
"I spoke with the US Ambassador to Russia, Mr. Huntsman, this morning... He said that he had been in contact with the embassies and consulates of all four countries and decided to gather for a discussion on Monday, January 14, to share views and directions for action on the arrest of Paul Whelan. He noted that this meeting is an important part of the consular assistance that the US authorities can provide to Paul," RIA Novosti quoted David Whela's statement.
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As previously reported, Whelan holds citizenship in all four of the countries mentioned above.
The FSB has arrested US citizen Paul Whelan for espionage in Moscow and has opened a criminal case. The Russian Foreign Ministry has confirmed that Paul has been charged with espionage. According to his brother, Paul Whelan is a former marine who was in Moscow for a wedding.
