UPDATE: State Department says "Russia’s obligations under the Vienna Convention require them to provide consular access [to Paul Whelan]. We have requested this access and expect Russian authorities to provide it."

UPDATE: State Department says "Russia’s obligations under the Vienna Convention require them to provide consular access [to Paul Whelan]. We have requested this access and expect Russian authorities to provide it." https://t.co/kxfUkvGCti https://t.co/8nS6LnaBp9

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