“We have not forgotten about Paul Whelan, who remains unjustly imprisoned in Russia,” he said.
According to Biden, Washington will continue to negotiate with Moscow for the release of Whelan.
He also asked Russia to take care of the health of the American.
On December 8, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced the exchange of American Brittney Griner for Russian Viktor Bout.
It was also reported that Bout returned to his homeland.
Biden stated that he spoke with Greiner, who was released from prison, she is on the plane.