Spy Chat with Chris Costa | Special Guest: Paul Whelan

Join former intelligence officer and Spy Museum Executive Director Chris Costa as he interviews Paul Whelan about his harrowing experience of wrongful imprisonment in Russia from 2018-2024.
In this exclusive discussion, Whelan shares his first-hand account of being arrested on false espionage charges by the FSB (successor to the KGB) and provides unique insights into Putin's security services and the Russian prison system.
Learn about:
➡️ The circumstances of Whelan's arrest in Moscow
➡️ His experience with the Russian judicial system
➡️ Details of the historic 2024 prisoner exchange
➡️ Inside perspective on Russian security services
➡️ Q&A session with both in-person and online audiences
This recording is from our January 23, 2025 Spy Chat event at the International Spy Museum in Washington, DC.
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[@chuckbeattyo]

1:04:47 great answer! Reminds me of Nathan Hale! "I only regret that I have but one life to give to my country".

[@joyfullyfatedtodoom]

Great conversation. Dude is a hero

[@peteross2008]

Welcome home!

[@tanker7757]

America come back to the free world you belong there trump is doing so much damage to your past your histrory your present and your future

[@joyfullyfatedtodoom]

Island huh?

[@rjust2297]

And watch out for third-party hackers because they are way better than the United States could ever be LOL 😂🇺🇸🥁🙄 perfect backfire.