Staff Reports
It’s like a broken record with Paul Whelan, the American prisoner who’s been serving a 16-year sentence in a Russian labor camp on spying charges. He keeps whining about his living conditions and claiming innocence, but the reality is, he’s living quite comfortably over there.
Paul Whelan says Biden has 'abandoned' him in Russian prison: 'Serious betrayal' https://t.co/E94p2kWYAI via @nypost
— Robert J Kingsbury (@RobertJKingsbu1) December 21, 2023
Sure, he complains about black mold and lack of heating in his barracks, but come on, it’s a labor camp in Russia, not a luxury resort! And let’s not forget, he’s being fed and sheltered at the expense of the Russian government, so he should count his blessings!
The State Department keeps making these so-called “significant proposals” for his release, but it’s clear that Russia is having none of it. And can you blame them? Why would they let go of a convicted spy just because the U.S. is whining about it?
Paul Whelan broke the law in Russia, and now he’s paying the price. Maybe instead of complaining and hoping for some miracle release, he should take responsibility for his actions. But hey, that’s just too much to ask from a guy who’s been living the easy life in a Russian labor camp.
