According to this information, "there are no high-level Russian spies" in places of detention in the United States, which prompts Washington to return to its partners in this matter.
In this context, the US officials said, the United States is in active contact with countries where "alleged Russian spies" have been arrested, including Brazil, Germany, and Norway, as well as post-Soviet states.
US administration officials pointed out that the purpose of these efforts is to release two Americans from Russian prisons: Paul Whelan and Wall Street Journal employee Ivan Gershkovitch.