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Numerous federal officials and members of Congress have called for Whelan’s release since his detainment in December 2018.
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Russia has released from its custody a U.S. Navy veteran from Lansing. Taylor Dudley had been held in the country since April 2022.Dudley’s release from Kaliningrad, Russia was announced Jan. 12 by former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson and the Richardson Center.
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The family of a Michigan man imprisoned in Russia say they have “complete faith” that the federal government is doing everything possible to free him.
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Michigan Congressman, John Moolenaar, R-Midland, voted in favor of sending $40 billion in emergency aid to Ukraine back in May. As the war enters its seventh month, his stance on future aid packages may have shifted.
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The Biden Administration has made a “substantial proposal” to secure the release of Paul Whelan and WNBA star Brittney Griner.
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The family of a Michigan man imprisoned in Russia say they have a new hope after they received a personal phone call from President Biden.
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Members of Michigan’s Congressional renewed their call on Wednesday for Russia to release a Novi native imprisoned on charges of espionage.
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The head of the F.B.I. is warning business leaders in Detroit that Russia may launch cyber-attacks against their companies, in retaliation over the U.S.’ support of Ukraine.
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A handful of Congressional leaders, including a West Michigan legislator, are introducing yet another bill increasing economic sanctions on Russian oligarchs, but this one would help finance Ukraine’s reconstruction.
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The Michigan State Capitol Commission on Monday heard news about how Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could affect plans for a new visitor center.