“I want to read Sherlock Holmes, Poirot, Tolstoy, Solzhenitsyn and books about spies in English,” Wedin quoted Whelan as saying.

The representative of the administration of the detention center explained that relatives of the American can order books in the online store and send them to him by mail.

The administration of the pre-trial detention center reported that, in connection with the weakening of quarantine measures, Lefortovo started accepting parcels and transfers for prisoners.

“Paul Whelan looks cheerfully, says that he has no problems with security or with his cellmate, he has no health complaints, he was given letters that were previously delayed. In addition to books, he asks for permission to phone his parents and wants to enjoy ice cream, ”added Wedge.

On June 15, a court convicted Whelan of espionage against Russia and sentenced him to 16 years in a maximum security colony.

The lawyer stated that he wrote a written refusal to appeal the verdict.

As noted in court, the sentence to Whelan will come into force on July 3 if it is not appealed.