Freeing WNBA's Brittney Griner a 'Priority' For Joe Biden: White House
2 years, 6 months ago

Freeing WNBA's Brittney Griner a 'Priority' For Joe Biden: White House

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US President Joe Biden has read a letter from Brittney Griner, the women’s basketball star who has been detained in Russia since February, and freeing her is a “priority," the White House said Tuesday. Griner’s family had on Monday released portions of her handwritten letter to Biden, in which the WNBA star implores the president to “do all you can" to win her release. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken “has had a couple of opportunities in recent days and recent weeks" to speak to the basketball star’s wife Cherrelle Griner, and the State Department has been in “almost daily contact" with her representatives, State Department spokesman Ned Price said Tuesday. Asked about criticism of the US government’s response by Griner’s family and teammates, Price said that “we are doing everything we can to place their loved one in the most advantageous position to be released."

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Brittney Griner still adjusting after Russian prison ordeal. WNBA star details experience in book
8 months ago

Brittney Griner still adjusting after Russian prison ordeal. WNBA star details experience in book

Associated Press  

Brittney Griner continues her efforts to settle into a normal routine following her release from a Russian prison 17 months ago. WNBA star details experience in book AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on Brittney Griner 17 months after returning from Russian detainment. Government officials “have to make really hard decisions.” Griner, who first met President Biden at the White House …

Brittney Griner book review: Coming Home is a moving memoir about the WNBA star’s detention in Russia.
8 months ago

Brittney Griner book review: Coming Home is a moving memoir about the WNBA star’s detention in Russia.

Slate  

Before WNBA and Team USA superstar Brittney Griner was detained in Russia for 10 months in 2022, U.S. hostages abroad seemed like a distant problem, one she could never fully connect with, she writes in her compelling new book, Coming Home, out Tuesday. And then one February, over there became my here and now.” Griner doesn’t hold back in her …

Brittney Griner says she thought about killing herself during first few weeks in Russian jail
8 months, 1 week ago

Brittney Griner says she thought about killing herself during first few weeks in Russian jail

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — WNBA star Brittney Griner said she thought about killing herself during her first few weeks in a Russian jail after her 2022 arrest on drug-related charges. Griner was detained after arriving at a Moscow airport after Russian authorities said a search of her luggage revealed vape cartridges allegedly containing oil derived from cannabis. “I wanted to take my …

Shocking video shows right-wing YouTuber harassing Brittney Griner at airport
1 year, 6 months ago

Shocking video shows right-wing YouTuber harassing Brittney Griner at airport

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Brittney Griner’s team has …

‘A day of joy': Brittney Griner makes WNBA season debut after being jailed in Russia
1 year, 7 months ago

‘A day of joy': Brittney Griner makes WNBA season debut after being jailed in Russia

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Brittney Griner stood for the national anthem before her first regular-season WNBA game since being jailed in Russia. “Just being able to hear my national anthem and see my flag, I definitely want to stand.” Griner had 18 points, six rebounds and four blocked shots Friday night for the Phoenix Mercury in a 94-71 loss to the …

WNBA: Brittney Griner greeted by US VP Harris in return to court
1 year, 7 months ago

WNBA: Brittney Griner greeted by US VP Harris in return to court

The Hindu  

Brittney Griner returned to the WNBA hardwood on Friday night in Los Angeles to cheers from a raucous crowd that included US Vice President Kamala Harris. It felt like the last time I played,” a smiling Griner said of making the shot after missing all of last season while detained in Russia for nearly 10 months. “I definitely feel it, …

Brittney Griner plays in first WNBA preseason game since detainment in Russia
1 year, 7 months ago

Brittney Griner plays in first WNBA preseason game since detainment in Russia

The Independent  

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Brittney Griner plays in first WNBA preseason game since detainment in Russia
1 year, 7 months ago

Brittney Griner plays in first WNBA preseason game since detainment in Russia

The Hindu  

Brittney Griner strolled down the sideline about 1 and 1/2 hours before Phoenix Mercury played Friday night and hugged and high-fived her teammates, coaches and opposing players. Griner returned to game action for the first time since a nearly 10-month detainment in Russia on drug-related charges which ended with a prisoner swap in December. The seven-time All-Star, who missed the …

Watch: Brittney Griner holds first news conference since Russia prison release
1 year, 8 months ago

Watch: Brittney Griner holds first news conference since Russia prison release

The Independent  

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Brittney Griner working on memoir about Russian captivity
1 year, 8 months ago

Brittney Griner working on memoir about Russian captivity

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Saying she is ready to share the “unfathomable” experience of being arrested and incarcerated in Russia, basketball star Brittney Griner is working on a memoir that is scheduled for spring 2024. Readers will hear my story and understand why I’m so thankful for the outpouring of support from people across the world.” Griner added that she also …

Brittney Griner Working On Memoir About Russian Captivity
1 year, 8 months ago

Brittney Griner Working On Memoir About Russian Captivity

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING NEW YORK — Saying she is ready to share the “unfathomable” experience of being arrested and incarcerated in Russia, basketball star Brittney Griner is working on a memoir that is scheduled for spring 2024. Brittney Griner appears on stage at the 54th NAACP Image Awards in Pasadena, Calif., on Feb. 25, 2023. via Associated Press “That day …

Brittney Griner urges President Biden to bring Wall Street Journal reporter held in Russia home
1 year, 9 months ago

Brittney Griner urges President Biden to bring Wall Street Journal reporter held in Russia home

Daily Mail  

Brittney Griner has shown support for Americans held abroad since her release Brittney Griner has urged the Biden administration to keep using 'every tool possible' to win the release of a US reporter accused of spying in Russia. Griner and her wife Cherelle wrote on Instagram that 'our hearts are filled with great concern' for Evan Gershkovich, the Wall Street …

Brittney Griner asks supporters to advocate for Paul Whelan
2 years ago

Brittney Griner asks supporters to advocate for Paul Whelan

Associated Press  

Brittney Griner has asked her supporters in a social media post to advocate for Paul Whelan, a former Marine serving a 16-year prison term in Russia for espionage charges the United States are baseless. The U.S. had sought to secure the release of both Whelan and Griner — the WNBA star detained at a Moscow airport in February for having …

Brittney Griner says she’ll play basketball in Arizona again
2 years ago

Brittney Griner says she’ll play basketball in Arizona again

Associated Press  

Brittney Griner said she’s “grateful” to be back in the United States and plans on playing basketball again next season for the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury. After months of strained negotiations, and an extraordinarily rare public revelation by the Biden administration that it had made a “substantial proposal” to bring home Griner and another detained American, Paul Whelan, the case resolved …

Brittney Griner says she'll play basketball in Arizona again
2 years ago

Brittney Griner says she'll play basketball in Arizona again

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Brittney Griner said she's “grateful” …

Brittney Griner says she will return to playing basketball
2 years ago

Brittney Griner says she will return to playing basketball

Al Jazeera  

In first remarks since returning to the US, WNBA star thanks all who pushed for her release from Russian prison. United States basketball star Brittney Griner, who was released from detention in Russia last week, has said she will be back on the court with her Women’s National Basketball Association team next season. The two-time Olympic gold medallist also expressed …

Brittney Griner undecided on WNBA return, agent says
2 years ago

Brittney Griner undecided on WNBA return, agent says

The Hindu  

When, or if, Brittney Griner plans to return to the WNBA and the Phoenix Mercury, is undecided, her agent told ESPN. Lindsay Kagawa Colas, speaking about Griner’s first days since her release from a Russian penal colony, said Griner grabbed a basketball on Sunday for the first time since she was taken into custody in February. Griner was released from …

US basketball star Brittney Griner arrives home after Russia prisoner swap
2 years, 1 month ago

US basketball star Brittney Griner arrives home after Russia prisoner swap

Firstpost  

Griner, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, WNBA champion and LGBTQ trailblazer, was arrested at a Moscow airport against a backdrop of soaring tensions over Ukraine. Washington: American basketball star Brittney Griner arrived in the United States Friday morning after she was released from a Russian prison in exchange for an arms dealer known as the “Merchant of Death.” Griner, 32, …

Brittney Griner back home in US after Russian prisoner swap
2 years, 1 month ago

Brittney Griner back home in US after Russian prisoner swap

The Hindu  

American basketball star Brittney Griner returned to the United States early Friday after being freed in a high-profile prisoner exchange following nearly 10 months in detention in Russia. American basketball star Brittney Griner gets out of a plane after landing at the JBSA-Kelly Field Annex runway on December 9, 2022 in San Antonio | Photo Credit: AFP Griner is a …

Explained: Who is Brittney Griner, the US basketball star released from a Russian prison?
2 years, 1 month ago

Explained: Who is Brittney Griner, the US basketball star released from a Russian prison?

Firstpost  

Before being arrested by Russian authorities for possessing cannabis oil in February, Brittney Griner had an amazing career in basketball, winning two Olympic gold medals for the American team. After 10 long months, she now returns home after a prisoner swap with Moscow for arms dealer Viktor Bout A nightmare that lasted for 10 long months has come to an …

Explained: Why Brittney Griner's swap isn't the deal the US wanted
2 years, 1 month ago

Explained: Why Brittney Griner's swap isn't the deal the US wanted

Firstpost  

The Joe Biden administration made a ‘substantial proposal’ to Russia to free two Americans, WNBA star Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan. In a rare comment on secret talks, he said the Biden administration had made a “substantial proposal” to Russia to end the imprisonment of two Americans: WNBA star Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan. “For totally illegitimate reasons, Russia is …

Griner freed: WNBA star swapped for Russian, heads home
2 years, 1 month ago

Griner freed: WNBA star swapped for Russian, heads home

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — American basketball star Brittney Griner headed home Thursday night, freed from Russian prison in exchange for the U.S. releasing notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout in the culmination of an eight-month saga of high diplomacy and dashed hopes. “She’s safe, she’s on a plane, she’s on her way home,” Biden said from the White House, where he was …

Brittney Griner back on U.S. soil after Russian prisoner swap
2 years, 1 month ago

Brittney Griner back on U.S. soil after Russian prisoner swap

LA Times  

WNBA star Brittney Griner deplanes in San Antonio on Friday after her release in a prisoner swap with Russia. Asked whether more such swaps could happen, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday that “everything is possible,” noting that “compromises have been found” to clear the way for Thursday’s exchange. Biden’s authorization to release Bout, the Russian felon once nicknamed “the …

Putin, secret talks and the 'Merchant of Death': US basketball star Brittney Griner's long road to freedom from a Russian penal colony
2 years, 1 month ago

Putin, secret talks and the 'Merchant of Death': US basketball star Brittney Griner's long road to freedom from a Russian penal colony

ABC  

When US basketball star Brittney Griner was taken from a Russian penal colony and flown to Abu Dhabi, America's chief hostage negotiator was waiting for her on the tarmac. Joe Biden's agonising decision US officials were hopeful that the Kremlin wanted Bout badly enough that it would be willing to exchange him for both Griner and Whelan. A White House …

Brittney Griner released in US-Russia prisoner swap for arms dealer Viktor Bout
2 years, 1 month ago

Brittney Griner released in US-Russia prisoner swap for arms dealer Viktor Bout

ABC  

Russia has freed WNBA star Brittney Griner in a dramatic high-level prisoner exchange, with the US releasing Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, American officials say. Key points: US President Joe Biden had confirmed WNBA basketballer Brittney Griner is on her way to the US Griner was released by Russia in return for the US release of arms dealer Viktor Bout …

Griner’s Olympic coach calls for compassion as WNBA star released
2 years, 1 month ago

Griner’s Olympic coach calls for compassion as WNBA star released

The Hindu  

Brittney Griner’s Olympic coach Dawn Staley called for compassion as the eight-time Women’s National Basketball Association All-Star was released from Russian detention on Thursday. “I hope she felt lifted, lifted in prayer, lifted in friendship, lifted in our basketball community.” US Republican lawmakers have been critical of the deal in exchange for Russian citizen Viktor Bout, a former arms dealer, …

Russia frees US basketball star Brittney Griner in prisoner swap for arms dealer Viktor Bout
2 years, 1 month ago

Russia frees US basketball star Brittney Griner in prisoner swap for arms dealer Viktor Bout

Raw Story  

Russia freed WNBA star Brittney Griner on Thursday in a dramatic high-level prisoner exchange, with the U.S. releasing notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, American officials said. Even so, the fact that the deal was a one-for-one swap was a surprise given that U.S. officials had for months expressed their their determination to bring home both Griner and Paul Whelan, …

WNBA star Griner freed in prisoner swap; US releases Russian arms dealer Bout
2 years, 1 month ago

WNBA star Griner freed in prisoner swap; US releases Russian arms dealer Bout

The Hindu  

Russia freed WNBA star Brittney Griner on Thursday in a dramatic high-level prisoner exchange, with the U.S. releasing notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, American officials said. Even so, the fact that the deal was a one-for-one swap was a surprise given that U.S. officials had for months expressed their their determination to bring home both Griner and Paul Whelan, …

‘She’s on a plane home’: Biden on Brittney Griner released from Russian custody
2 years, 1 month ago

‘She’s on a plane home’: Biden on Brittney Griner released from Russian custody

The Hindu  

Russia freed WNBA star Brittney Griner on Thursday in a dramatic prisoner exchange, as the U.S. released notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout but failed to win freedom for another American, Paul Whelan, who has been jailed for nearly four years. “She’s safe, she’s on a plane, she’s on her way home,” Biden said from the White House, where he …

December 8, 2022 Brittney Griner and Russia-Ukraine news
2 years, 1 month ago

December 8, 2022 Brittney Griner and Russia-Ukraine news

CNN  

In the days leading to Brittney Griner’s release, US officials grew increasingly convinced it was no longer a matter of if, but when. That reality was the driver behind an invitation to Brittney’s wife Cherelle Griner earlier this week to come to the White House early Thursday morning, according to a senior administration official. The invitation was to meet with …

Why are so many Americans upset Brittney Griner has been freed?
2 years, 1 month ago

Why are so many Americans upset Brittney Griner has been freed?

LA Times  

U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner has been freed by Russia in a dramatic high-level prisoner exchange, with the U.S. releasing notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout from custody. The freeing of women’s basketball star Brittney Griner from her Russian incarceration Thursday in a prisoner swap for notorious arms dealer Viktor Bout should have led to a unified nationwide cheer. “This …

WNBA star Brittney Griner released from Russian detention in prisoner swap for convicted arms dealer
2 years, 1 month ago

WNBA star Brittney Griner released from Russian detention in prisoner swap for convicted arms dealer

CNN  

Washington CNN — WNBA star Brittney Griner has been released from Russian detention, President Joe Biden said Thursday. Asked when Griner would be home following his remarks, Biden indicated it would be in the next “24 hours.” As for what he would say to Whelan’s family, he said, “We’re speaking to them.” Cherelle Griner thanked the administration for helping secure …

Brittney Griner freed from Russian penal colony in high-level prisoner swap
2 years, 1 month ago

Brittney Griner freed from Russian penal colony in high-level prisoner swap

LA Times  

Brittney Griner on the plane headed for Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, where the prisoner swap took place Thursday. “This is a day we’ve worked toward for a long time,” Biden said from the White House, alongside Griner’s wife, Cherelle Griner, Vice President Kamala Harris and Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken. “The Biden administration made the right decision to …

WNBA star Brittney Griner released from Russia in prisoner swap for arms dealer Viktor Bout
2 years, 1 month ago

WNBA star Brittney Griner released from Russia in prisoner swap for arms dealer Viktor Bout

New York Times  

After being detained for nine months, WNBA star Brittney Griner has been released from Russia and will return to the United States to be reunited with her family, President Joe Biden announced. pic.twitter.com/FmHgfzrcDT — President Biden December 8, 2022 What they’re saying Biden, who appeared with Vice President Kamala Harris and Griner’s wife, Cherelle, said it “took painstaking and intense …

WNBA star Brittney Griner has been freed from a Russian prison
2 years, 1 month ago

WNBA star Brittney Griner has been freed from a Russian prison

NPR  

WNBA star Brittney Griner has been freed from a Russian prison Enlarge this image toggle caption Evgenia Novozhenina/Pool/AFP via Getty Images Evgenia Novozhenina/Pool/AFP via Getty Images President Biden says WNBA star Brittney Griner has been freed from a Russian prison. Standing along side Griner's wife, Cherelle Griner, at the White House, Biden said it was a day that "we worked …

Brittney Griner, an absence felt across the sport: Our WNBA Person of the Year
2 years, 1 month ago

Brittney Griner, an absence felt across the sport: Our WNBA Person of the Year

New York Times  

In December, The Athletic will be highlighting the coaches, athletes and other figures who made the biggest impact in the U.S. sports we cover, as well as in the fields of sports business, media and culture. Griner’s absence was the biggest story of the year, making her The Athletic’s WNBA Person of the Year. GO DEEPER Timeline of Brittney Griner's …

Biden hopes Putin will negotiate WNBA star Griner’s release
2 years, 2 months ago

Biden hopes Putin will negotiate WNBA star Griner’s release

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said Wednesday that he hopes Russian President Vladimir Putin will be more willing to negotiate the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner now that the U.S. midterm elections are over. “Every minute that Brittney Griner must endure wrongful detention in Russia is a minute too long,” White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said. “As we …

Jailed WNBA star Brittney Griner moved to a penal colony in Russia
2 years, 2 months ago

Jailed WNBA star Brittney Griner moved to a penal colony in Russia

The Hindu  

Jailed American basketball star Brittney Griner has been moved to a penal colony in Russia, her legal team said on Wednesday. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said, “Every minute that Brittney Griner must endure wrongful detention in Russia is a minute too long. As the Administration continues to work tirelessly to secure her release, the President has directed the …

With midterm elections over, Biden hopes Putin will negotiate for Griner’s release
2 years, 2 months ago

With midterm elections over, Biden hopes Putin will negotiate for Griner’s release

LA Times  

WNBA star Brittney Griner speaks to her lawyers while standing in a courtroom cage before a July hearing just outside Moscow. President Biden said Wednesday that he hopes Russian President Vladimir Putin will be more willing to negotiate the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner now that the U.S. midterm elections are over. The eight-time all-star center with the WNBA’s …

U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner has been sent to a Russian penal colony
2 years, 2 months ago

U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner has been sent to a Russian penal colony

NPR  

U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner has been sent to a Russian penal colony Enlarge this image toggle caption Evgenia Novozhenina/POOL/AFP via Getty Images Evgenia Novozhenina/POOL/AFP via Getty Images MOSCOW — Jailed American basketball star Brittney Griner has been moved from a detention center outside of Moscow and is being sent to a Russian penal colony to begin serving out her …

US Embassy officials visit Brittney Griner in Russia prison
2 years, 2 months ago

US Embassy officials visit Brittney Griner in Russia prison

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Officials at the U.S. …

Biden Promises U.S. Is 'Not Stopping' Effort To Free Brittney Griner
2 years, 2 months ago

Biden Promises U.S. Is 'Not Stopping' Effort To Free Brittney Griner

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING President Joe Biden vowed Tuesday that his administration will continue its efforts to free American basketball star Brittney Griner, who’s been saddled with a nine-year prison sentence in Russia despite ongoing diplomatic efforts to bring her home. “We are in constant contact with Russian authorities to get Brittney and others out,” Biden said at a press briefing, …

WNBA star Brittney Griner's appeal against nine-year prison sentence rejected by Russian court
2 years, 2 months ago

WNBA star Brittney Griner's appeal against nine-year prison sentence rejected by Russian court

Firstpost  

The court in Krasnogorsk near Moscow ruled to leave Griner’s August verdict “without change”. Krasnogorsk, Russia: A Russian court on Tuesday rejected an appeal from US basketball star Brittney Griner of her nine-year prison term on drug charges, ignoring her plea for the “traumatic” sentence to be reduced. In Washington, US President Joe Biden’s administration dismissed the ruling as “another …

U.S.A working to bring Griner home after ‘sham’ Russian hearing: National security adviser Jake Sullivan
2 years, 2 months ago

U.S.A working to bring Griner home after ‘sham’ Russian hearing: National security adviser Jake Sullivan

The Hindu  

The United States will continue to engage with Russia to bring home jailed U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said, after a Russian court on Tuesday upheld her nine-year drug sentence. "We are aware of the news out of Russia that Brittney Griner will continue to be wrongfully detained under intolerable circumstances after having …

Russian Court Upholds Brittney Griner's 9-Year Prison Sentence
2 years, 2 months ago

Russian Court Upholds Brittney Griner's 9-Year Prison Sentence

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING MOSCOW — A Russian court has upheld the nine-year prison sentence handed to American basketball star Brittney Griner for drug possession, rejecting her appeal. U.S. basketball player Brittney Griner, who was sentenced to nine years in a Russian penal colony in August for drug smuggling, is seen on a screen via a video link from a prison …

Russian court hears appeal by WNBA player Griner against 9-year sentence
2 years, 2 months ago

Russian court hears appeal by WNBA player Griner against 9-year sentence

The Hindu  

A Russian court on Tuesday started hearing American basketball star Brittney Griner’s appeal against her nine-year prison sentence for drug possession. Griner, an eight-time all-star centre with the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury and a two-time Olympic gold medallist, was convicted Aug. 4 after police said they found vape canisters containing cannabis oil in her luggage at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport. Reflecting growing …

Russian court hears appeal by Griner against 9-year sentence
2 years, 2 months ago

Russian court hears appeal by Griner against 9-year sentence

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A Russian court on Tuesday …

Russian court rejects Brittney Griner’s appeal of her 9-year prison sentence
2 years, 2 months ago

Russian court rejects Brittney Griner’s appeal of her 9-year prison sentence

LA Times  

A Russian court Tuesday rejected U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner’s appeal of her nine-year prison sentence for drug possession, a step that could move her closer to a possible high-stakes prisoner swap between Moscow and Washington. said the ruling was “further verification that BG is not just wrongfully detained — she is very clearly a hostage.” Because of the growing …

Stephen Curry makes plea for WNBA player Brittney Griner who is imprisoned in Russia
2 years, 2 months ago

Stephen Curry makes plea for WNBA player Brittney Griner who is imprisoned in Russia

The Hindu  

Brittney Griner spent her 32nd birthday in a Russian prison, awaiting an appeal to her nine-year sentence for drug possession that’s set for next week. Griner is also waiting for a potential swap of prisoners between Russia and the U.S. U.S Secretary of State Antony Blinken took the unusual step of revealing publicly in July that Washington had made a …

No movement on release of Brittney Griner from Russia, Biden says
2 years, 2 months ago

No movement on release of Brittney Griner from Russia, Biden says

Al Jazeera  

President Joe Biden said he would meet with Vladimir Putin if the Russian leader was willing to discuss Griner’s case. United States President Joe Biden has said there has been no movement with Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the release of American basketball star Brittney Griner. “But, for example, if he came to me at the G20 and said, ‘I …

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