Paul Whelan says leaving him in Russian prison has made him a 'target'

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

55% : (Pictured: Whelan when he served as a US Marine)Whelan recently revealed that he expressed strong words to Secretary of State Antony Blinken (pictured) about the perils he faces as he grows older in the grueling labor camp'I told him point blank that leaving me here the first time painted a target on my back and leaving me here the second time basically signed a death warrant,' Whelan told CNN over the phone.
46% : The two-time Olympic gold medalist had been facing nine years toiling in sweatshop conditions in Moscow after she was detained in February 2022 for allegedly entering Russia with vape cartridges containing cannabis oil in her luggage.
38% : Whelan has remained behind bars while other US prisoners have been freed - including WBNA star Brittney Griner and fellow ex-Marine Trevor ReedFormer US Marine Paul Whelan has told Secretary of State Antony Blinken that failing to negotiate his release from Russian jail has 'basically signed a death warrant' for him.
33% : The US Department of State said Blinken 'remains committed to bringing Paul home', describing his detention as 'outrageous'.
27% : Former US Marine Paul Whelan has told Secretary of State Antony Blinken that failing to negotiate his release from Russian jail has 'basically signed a death warrant' for him.

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