The basketball star’s supporters are pressing for action. But critics of any possible deal are already fuming.
Tag: Moscow (Russia)
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Brittney Griner and the Total Lopsidedness of Prisoner Swaps with Russia
American citizens should still know that if they are imprisoned in a country with a dubious legal system, the U.S. government will do all it can to get them back.
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U.S. Offers to Swap Russian Arms Dealer, Viktor Bout, for Griner and Whelan
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken said he would speak to his Russian counterpart for the first time in months about a “substantial proposal” to free the Americans.
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Looming Question for Putin Opponents: Can You Change Russia From Jail?
For opposition figures choosing to stay in Russia after President Vladimir V. Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, imprisonment looks like a matter of time. It’s also a subject for fierce debate.
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How Brittney Griner Became a Political Pawn
Growing public pressure to free the W.N.B.A. star, who has been detained in Russia for months, comes with risks.