Paul Whelan, an American imprisoned in Russia on espionage charges, has appeared in a rare video broadcast by Russian state media. Whelan, who denies the charges, is seen in a penal colony in the Mordovia region, where he has served nearly five years of his 16-year sentence. In the video, he is shown working at a sewing machine and later talking to fellow inmates. Whelan's brother expressed gratitude for being able to see him, despite criticizing the media outlet responsible for the broadcast. The Biden administration has classified Whelan as wrongfully detained and is seeking his release.

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