Paul Whelan is seen at a Moscow court. © Sputnik / Ilya Pitalev
The Guardian: Russia accused of hostage diplomacy over jailed foreigners
Brother of American detainee says Russia drawing out case ‘to see what they can get’
Relatives of foreign citizens in Russian prisons have accused Moscow of engaging in hostage diplomacy and say they are concerned about their family members being used as bargaining chips to exchange for Russians detained abroad.
The brother of Paul Whelan, an American arrested on spying charges 11 months ago who returns to court on Tuesday, said he believed Russia was drawing out his case to “see what they can get from the United States for him”.
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WNU Editor: I am the first to say that Russia's legal system sucks. I know people who have committed petty theft be convicted and imprisoned for 2 to 3 years, and those who have committed major financial crimes be given a light fine. Bottom line. When you are visiting a foreign country always be aware of their laws and customs.
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