Whelan was not exchanged by Biden administration

Exclusive: Paul Whelan tells CNN he is ‘disappointed’ that more has not been done to secure his release

https://edition.cnn.com/2022/12/08/politics/paul-whelan-cnn-interview-brittney-griner/index.html

Russia Celebrates Prisoner Exchange, Vladimir Putin Says He Is Ready for More Swaps

https://www.wsj.com/articles/russia-celebrates-prisoner-exchange-vladimir-putin-says-he-is-ready-for-more-swaps-11670620136