Freed American Paul Whelan, in first interview, opens up about life inside a Russian labor camp CBS NewsPaul Whelan was devasted at being left behind in a Russian labor camp as other Americans were released NBC NewsPaul Whelan credits Brittney Griner for ‘great help’ in his release from Russia The Guardian USTranscript: Paul Whelan on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” Oct. 20, 2024 CBS NewsWhelan says Brittney Griner was ‘great help’ in advocating for his freedom The Hill