In the American press there are some details about the identity of the detained US citizen in Russia. We are talking about Paul Whelan, who was detained by Russian security services for spying. It has been reported, that Whelan is a former US Army serviceman.
The US media claimed, that Whelan was in the rank of staff sergeant Marine Corps until his discharge from the US Armed Forces.
sacking, as noted, due to the fact, that the staff sergeant was convicted of theft. It was in 2008 year. About, what and who he stole Paul Whelan, not reported. Service in the US Army, this man began to take place in 1994 year. for 14 years had twice visited Iraq.
On the eve of media outlets came out with materials, alleging, that Americans allegedly arrived in the Russian capital at the invitation to the wedding. About, Whelan that went "to friends for a wedding", said his brother.
Washington Post edition Pichette, Paul Whelan regularly visited Russia with 2007 of the year. It turns out, that Russia flew Whelan, Even as the US Army servicemen.
At the same time in the company BorgWarner there was a statement that, that Whelan is now its director of security.
earlier, during a press conference, President Vladimir Putin was asked: whether in response to the detention of Russian citizens by US intelligence agencies time to introduce a similar response practices against US citizens. Examples were given of China's actions against the citizens of Canada - after the detention of the head of the company "Huawei".
