Paul Whelan's lawyer, Vladimir A. Zherebenkov, said that he would welcome an exchange, but that it would take time. “This is a long process,” Mr. Zherebenkov said. “I myself hope that we can rescue and bring home one Russian soul.”

Paul Whelan's lawyer, Vladimir A. Zherebenkov, said that he would welcome an exchange, but that it would take time. “This is a long process,” Mr. Zherebenkov said. “I myself hope that we can rescue and bring home one Russian soul.” 🤨#Russia #Butina https://t.co/fCRWByTeIr

— Julia Davis (@JuliaDavisNews) January 3, 2019