Secretary Of State Pompeo Demands Release Of Ex-Marine Detained In Russia

  • 5 years ago
According to a report by Reuters, on Wednesday, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo asked for an explanation of why Russia detained a retired US Marine on spying charges in Moscow and demanded his immediate return if his detention is determined to be inappropriate. While speaking in Brazil for the inauguration of Brazil's new president, Pompeo said the US government hoped to gain consular access to Paul Whelan within hours.