Paul Whelan revealed to be dual national after being arrested in Moscow for ‘act of espionage’The former US marine who is being held in Moscow on charges of spying is a British citizen, it has emerged. According to the Associated Press, Zherebenkov said he visited Whelan on Wednesday and found him in a “very hopeful” mood. The US ambassador to Russia, Jon Huntsman, met Whelan at Lefortovo prison, the former KGB facility where he is being held, the same day. Whelan’s family added that he has been to Russia “numerous times”, as far back as 2007. The Russian authorities have said little about Whelan’s arrest, save that he had been held accused of “carrying out an act of espionage”.

Source: The Guardian January 03, 2019 23:46 UTC