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US offers to swap ‘Russian arms dealer Bout for Griner, Whelan’

Reports indicate that such an exchange could free Paul Whelan and Brittney Griner in exchange for Russian arms dealer.

Al Jazeera

US Offers A Deal To Russia For Release Of Brittney Griner, Imprisoned On Cannabis Charges

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that Washington has offered a deal to Russia aimed at bringing home WNBA star Brittney Griner, reported Yahoo News.

Benzinga

Resuming talks with Russia, Blinken offers 'substantial' deal on prisoners

Washington (AFP) - The United States has made a "substantial proposal" to Russia to free Americans including basketball star Brittney Griner, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday, as he announced he will speak to his Moscow counterpart for the first time since the Ukraine war.

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U.S. reportedly offering prisoner trade with Russia in exchange for Texan Brittney Griner

CNN reported Wednesday that the U.S. has offered a prisoner exchange in order to bring the WNBA player and Paul Whelan home. Biden reportedly backs such a deal.

The Texas Tribune

‘Merchant of death’: Who is Viktor Bout, the arms dealer who may be swapped for Brittney Griner

The former Soviet military officer was arrested in Bangkok in 2008 and is now serving 25 years in US prison

The Independent UK

Resuming talks with Russia, Blinken to discuss 'substantial' offer on prisoners

Washington (AFP) - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday he will speak to his Russian counterpart for the first time since the Ukraine war to take up a "substantial proposal" to free detained Americans.

AFP

Report: White House Makes Exchange Offer With Russia for Griner

Secretary of State Antony Blinken publicly acknowledged an offer of some sort was made for the release of the WNBA star and Paul Whelan.

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U.S. offers Russia a deal for the release of Brittney Griner

The U.S. has offered a deal to Russia aimed at bringing home WNBA star Brittney Griner and another jailed American, Paul Whelan, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday.

WEKU

Biden ‘offers convicted Russian arms dealer’ in exchange for Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan

America’s top diplomat also expects to talk with Russian counterpart for first time since Ukraine invasion

The Independent UK

U.S. says 'substantial offer' on the table for Russia to release detainees Griner, Whelan

The United States has made "a substantial offer" to Russia to release U.S. citizens detained there, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday, adding he would press his Russian counterpart to respond in a conversation planned for the coming days.

Reuters

U.S. offers deal to Russia for release of Brittney Griner, Paul Whelan

The statement marked the first time the U.S. government has publicly revealed any concrete action it has taken to secure the release of Griner.

Chicago Sun-Times

In rare contact, US offers Russia deal for Griner, Whelan

The Biden administration has offered a deal to Russia aimed at bringing home WNBA star Brittney Griner and another jailed American Paul Whelan

The Independent UK

‘They’re not doing enough’: Trevor Reed calls on White House to step up efforts to free Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan

Mr Reed says President Joe Biden ‘has the responsibility to continue doing the right thing’ after his own release from prison in Russia

The Independent UK

State Department will warn Americans of countries where they may be wrongfully detained

A senior Biden administration official says the order ‘is once again demonstrating that [Mr Biden’s] commitment to bring home US Nationals held hostage and wrongfully detained abroad’

The Independent UK

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Brittney Griner had a doctor's note for cannabis use, her lawyer tells Russian court

A lawyer for the WNBA star at her drug possession trial in Russia gave the court a U.S. doctor's letter recommending she use medical cannabis to treat pain. Medical marijuana is not legal in Russia.

Chicago Sun-Times

Lawyers say Brittney Griner had doctor’s note for cannabis use

The defense on Friday also submitted tests she underwent as part of an anti-doping check, which didn’t detect any prohibited substances in her system.

The Independent UK

WNBA's Griner back in Russian court as trial continues

American basketball star Brittney Griner has faced a Russian court again as her drug possession trial resumed after she pleaded guilty to the charges

Chicago Sun-Times

Character witnesses praise Brittney Griner as trial continues

Griner was expected to testify on Thursday in the court in the Moscow suburb of Khimki, but did not.

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The Independent UK

WNBA's Griner heads back to Russian court after guilty plea

American basketball star Brittney Griner is due back in a Russian court to resume a trial that was jolted last week when she abruptly pleaded guilty to drug possession charges

The Independent UK

Reviled and revered Russian arms dealer is back in spotlight

A Russian arms dealer labeled the “Merchant of Death” and who once inspired a Hollywood movie is back in the headlines again

Chicago Sun-Times

LeBron James criticizes U.S. efforts to free Brittney Griner

“Now, how can she feel like America has her back?” James said in a trailer for the new episode of his HBO program “The Shop: Uninterrupted.”

The Independent UK

LeBron critical on his show of US efforts to get Griner home

LeBron James criticizes the United States’ efforts to bring Brittney Griner home in a trailer for an upcoming episode of his television show: “The Shop: Uninterrupted.”

Bangkok Post

US hostage negotiator to seek basketball star's release

WASHINGTON: The families of US basketball star Brittney Griner and former Marine Paul Whelan have asked veteran hostage negotiator Bill Richardson to seek their release from Russia, his office said Monday.

AFP

US hostage negotiator Richardson to seek Griner's release

Washington (AFP) - The families of US basketball star Brittney Griner and former Marine Paul Whelan have asked veteran hostage negotiator Bill Richardson to seek their release from Russia, his office said Monday.

Tribune News Service

Biden phones sister of Michigan's Paul Whelan, held in Russia for 3.5 years

WASHINGTON — The White House said President Joe Biden called the sister of Michigan's Paul Whelan on Friday and reaffirmed that he is committed to bringing him home "as soon as possible" from Russia, where he's been held for 3 1/2 years.

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