Families Of U.S. Citizens Imprisoned In Russia Appeal To Pres. Biden

The transcript discusses the plight of two American citizens, Paul Whelan and Trevor Reed, detained in Russia. Their families have been vocal about their wrongful imprisonment. Paul Whelan sent a message to President Biden, urging him to resolve the situation. During a summit, President Biden and President Putin discussed the detainees, with Biden affirming their wrongful imprisonment. The possibility of a compromise was mentioned, with both the Russian Foreign Ministry and the US State Department set to work on the issue.

What is the situation of Paul Whelan and Trevor Reed as mentioned in the text?

How long has President Biden stated that Paul Whelan has been wrongfully detained?

What did President Biden say about the imprisonment of the two American citizens?

What was discussed regarding the return of certain Russian citizens in relation to the detained Americans?

What stance did the families of the detained Americans take during the discussions?