“We regularly visit detained US citizens and strive to ensure that they receive humane treatment and access to medical care. Due to confidentiality concerns regarding Mr. Whelan and his family, we have nothing more to add, ”RIA Novosti cites Kalan.
Earlier, David Whelan, brother of Paul Whelan, accused of espionage in Russia, said that family members do not plan to visit him.
The man was detained in Moscow on December 31 on suspicion of espionage. According to media reports, Whelan has an American, Canadian, Irish and British passports.