It is the first time Russia has assumed that ongoing negotiations involve the exchange of Viktor Bout, known as the “Mercenary of Death”, for two-time Olympic champion Brittney Griner. “Discussions on the very sensitive topic of a prisoner exchange are taking place through the channels chosen by the presidents,” said Alexander Dachiev, head of the […]
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Basketball player Brittney Griner sentenced to 9 years in Russia
He regarded both the American citizen’s admission of guilt and her achievements as a basketball player, world champion and Olympian as a mitigating circumstance. Griner, who was arrested at a Moscow airport last February with cannabis oil in her suitcase, said she understood the statement and showed little emotion, despite its seriousness. His lawyers, who […]
Joe Biden considers the conviction of Brittney Griner by the Russian court unacceptable
Brittney Griner in court © EPA Author: Lusa US President Joe Biden said Thursday that Brittney Griner’s sentence to nine years in prison by a Russian court was “unacceptable” and demanded that Russia release her immediately. “It is unacceptable and I call on Russia to immediately release him so he can find his wife, family […]
Russian court sentences American basketball player Brittney Griner to nine years in prison
A Russian court on Thursday sentenced American basketball player Brittney Griner to nine years in prison for trafficking and stockpiling narcotics. Griner will spend “a total of nine years in a Russian penal colony,” Judge Anna Sotnikova told the court, adding that the 31-year-old would also have to pay a fine of 1 million rubles […]
US proposes Russia deal to repatriate Brittney Griner
In a different sense than previously believed, Blinken first said he hopes to speak with his Kremlin counterpart. The statement is the first public demonstration that concrete action is being taken to secure the release of Griner, who was arrested at Moscow airport in February on suspicion of drugs. Just today, Brittney Griner spoke in […]