Paul Whelan
Paul Whelan is a former U.S. Marine and corporate security executive who has gained notoriety for his detention in Russia on espionage charges. His case has become emblematic of the complicated diplomatic relations between the United States and Russia, leading to calls for his release and discussions of potential prisoner exchanges.
Born on Mar 05, 1970 (55 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 6.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 76,586 | $21,000,000 | 4,859$ |
| Portugal | 1 | 6.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 5,370 | $240,000 | 126$ |
| Totals | 2 | 341,199,360 | 81,956 | $21,240,000 | 4,985$ |
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Portugal:
Paul Whelan, a former Marine, was also released in the prisoner exchange.
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United States:
Paul Whelan was released in a historic prisoner swap that included Karelina.
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United States:
Marine veteran Paul Whelan was freed in a mass prisoner swap that did not include Marc Fogel.
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Russia:
Paul Whelan was exchanged along with journalist Evan Gershkovich.
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Russia:
Paul Whelan was exchanged alongside Evan Gershkovich in a deal that Vinnik's lawyers were involved in.
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Portugal:
Paul Whelan was also released in the major prisoner exchange between the US and Russia.
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New Zealand:
Intelligence chiefs negotiated swaps that freed the most prominent Americans jailed by Russia – former Marine Paul Whelan.
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United States:
The former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan.
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France:
Paul Whelan was also released in the significant prisoner exchange.
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