Escort Says Audio Recordings Prove Russian Meddling in U.S. Election

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10. I think I read about it a few days ago??the source. She has to apply to the US for asylum....

.....Ms. Vashukevich described being held in a crowded cell with more than 100 women and only three toilets. She said a Thai official had asked her to sign a paper saying that she believed she would be safe in Russia, but that she had refused.

In general, people seeking asylum must apply in the country where they hope to take refuge.

A spokeswoman for the American Embassy in Bangkok said she was aware of the arrests but declined to discuss the case or any asylum request.

Mr. Kirillov said that he believed publicity would help protect them. “I think the press makes us a little bit safer because if they killed us in the prison, everyone would know,” he said.