As American Sits In Moscow Jail, Russia Says U.S. Has Detained One Of Its Citizens
A top Russian official has dismissed suggestions that Paul Whelan would be traded for any Russian in U.S. custody.
Paul Whelan, the former U.S. Marine arrested on suspicion of spying by Russia, continues to be held in a Moscow prison.
Meanwhile, Russia announced on Saturday that the U.S. is holding a Russian national, but a top Russian official quickly dismissed any talk of a detainee exchange.
Dmitry Makarenko was arrested on Dec. 29 in the Northern
