Brittney Griner
- U.S. News
Trump says he rejected Russia deal to swap Paul Whelan for Viktor Bout
Former President Donald Trump said Sunday that he had previously rejected an attempt by Russia to trade “Merchant of Death” arms…
Read More » - Politics
The countries where the State Department warns that travelers risk being wrongfully detained
During his announcement that the WNBA’s Brittney Griner had been released by Russia, President Joe Biden had a broader message directed at all…
Read More » - U.S. News
Ice cold reason Brittney Griner chopped her dreads in Russian prison
Brittney Griner, who was seen with closely cropped hair in images of her swap for arms dealer Viktor “Merchant of…
Read More » - Politics
Brittney Griner arrives in U.S. following her release by Russia in prisoner swap for arms dealer Viktor Bout
San Antonio, Texas — Brittney Griner arrived in the U.S. early Friday, landing at Kelly Field in San Antonio, Texas. The WNBA…
Read More » - U.S. News
Brittney Griner’s life inside a Russian prison revealed in newly released photos
Newly released photos offer a glimpse into the grim conditions Brittney Griner faced for 10 months inside a Russian women’s…
Read More » - Politics
Do prisoner swaps encourage hostage-taking? Brittney Griner’s release resurfaces debate
The prisoner swap between the U.S. and Russia to secure the release of women’s basketball star Brittney Griner has pushed…
Read More » - U.S. News
Fears freed ‘Merchant of Death’ Viktor Bout would go back to arms dealing
WASHINGTON – US officials acknowledged Thursday their worry that Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout — known as the “Merchant of…
Read More » - Politics
Biden says Brittney Griner in “good spirits,” vows to keep working for Paul Whelan’s release
Washington — President Biden said WNBA star Brittney Griner is in “good spirits” and heading home after the U.S. secured…
Read More » - Politics
Viktor Bout: Russian arms dealer known as the ‘Merchant of Death’ swapped for Brittney Griner | CNN
CNN — Brittney Griner’s freedom ultimately hinged on the release of a convicted Russian arms dealer whose life story inspired…
Read More » - U.S. News
Biden hopes Putin now willing to talk ‘seriously’ about securing Brittney Griner’s release
President Biden said Wednesday he hopes Russian President Vladimir Putin will be open to “talk more seriously” about securing the…
Read More »
