Russian diplomat confirms talks with US to trade Brittney Griner for Viktor Bout
WNBA star sentenced to nine years in Russian prison over small amout of cannabis oil in luggage
Brittney Griner predicted sentencing hearing would be her ‘doomsday’
Griner’s sentencing dubbed by her agent as ‘severe by Russian legal standards’
Biden faces conflicting demands after Griner verdict.
The basketball star’s supporters are pressing for action. But critics of any possible deal are already fuming.
U.S. and Russia Ready to Negotiate Griner’s Release
The countries’ top envoys made separate announcements after a meeting where they sat close together — without talking.
Brittney Griner predicted sentencing hearing would be her ‘doomsday’
Griner’s sentencing dubbed by her agent as ‘severe by Russian legal standards’
Lavrov says Russia is ready to discuss prisoner swap with US after Griner conviction
The US and Russia have indicated they are ready to hold talks over a prisoner swap, a day after basketball star Brittney Griner was convicted of drug smuggling and sentenced to nine years in prison for carrying less than a gram of cannabis oil through a M
In handcuffs and in tears, Griner says: 'I love my family'
U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner said "I love my family" as she was led out of a Russian courtroom in handcuffs after being jailed for nine years on drugs charges, a Reuters reporter at the court said.
WNBA's Griner apologizes as Russian court prepares verdict
KHIMKI, Russia (AP) — An emotional Brittney Griner apologized in a Russian court Thursday as her drug possession trial drew to a close Thursday, and a prosecutor urged that the American basketball star be convicted and sentenced to 9 1/2 years in prison
Brittney Griner’s trial nears an end with closing arguments.
Closing arguments in Brittney Griner's drug case in Russia
MOSCOW (AP) — Closing arguments in Brittney Griner's cannabis possession case in Russia are set for Thursday, nearly six months after the American basketball star was arrested at a Moscow airport in a case that has reached the highest levels of U.S.-Rus
Who is Viktor Bout?
The United States has proposed exchanging Brittney Griner and another American jailed in Russia for Mr. Bout, who was convicted in 2011 on charges including conspiring to kill American citizens.
Bridge of Spies to Anna Chapman: A history of US-Russian prisoner swaps
The former Cold War adversaries are in talks to off pull off yet another historic exchange
Brittney Griner trial resumes in Russian court
During the hearing, prosecutors called a state narcotics expert who analyzed cannabis found in Griner’s luggage. Her defense fielded a specialist who challenged the analysis.
EXPLAINER: What will it take to get Brittney Griner home?
Now that WNBA star Brittney Griner has been convicted of drug possession and sentenced to nine years in prison, attention turns to the prospect of a prisoner swap between the United States and Russia that could get her home
Blinken warns Lavrov against Ukraine annexation, in first call since invasion
Top US diplomat doesn't reveal how Lavrov responded to talks, says he also pressed him on prisoner swaps, grain shipments through Black Sea
Russia's Lavrov says Moscow will propose time for call with Blinken on prisoners
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Friday that Moscow would soon propose a time for a call with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, in which Blinken has said he wants to discuss an exchange of prisoners held in Russian and U.S. jails.
The photo that captures the heartbreak and strength of Brittney Griner
The basketball star is detained in Russia, far from her teammates and loved ones. But there are signs she has held on to her fighting spirit
Ukraine Live Updates: Blinken to Push Russia on Proposal to Swap Griner for Arms Dealer
The United States offered to trade an imprisoned Russian arms dealer, Viktor Bout, for the basketball star and another detained American.
WNBA star Brittney Griner testifies at Russian drug trial
Griner said Wednesday that her rights were not read to her when she was arrested at a Moscow airport.
Why is WNBA star Brittney Griner detained in Russia?
Basketball icon has been detained in Moscow for five months and counting
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As pressure mounts, Biden signs executive order to deter wrongful detention of Americans abroad
Order authorises agencies to impose unspecified cost on those involved in hostage-taking
Russian basketball boss defends Brittney Griner in drugs trial
A Russian basketball club director gave evidence in support of the U.S. star in her third appearance in a Russian court.
Who is Brittney Griner and why has she been detained in Russia?
The double Olympic gold winner and US basketball ace, hailed as an American hero, faces up to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to drug possession charges in Russia.
WNBA's Griner heads back to Russian court after guilty plea
MOSCOW (AP) — American basketball star Brittney Griner is due back in a Russian court Thursday to resume a trial that was jolted last week when she abruptly pleaded guilty to drug possession charges.