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Dawn Staley issues statement on Brittney Griner’s release from Russia

WNBA star Brittney Griner has been released from a Russian prison in a prisoner swap, according to multiple news sources, including President Joe Biden.

Tribune News Service

Women’s basketball world cheers Brittney Griner’s release: ‘God’s grace is sufficient’

PHILADELPHIA — Throughout the 10 months that WNBA star Brittney Griner spent in detention in Russia, Dawn Staley was one of the biggest champions of getting her free.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

WNBA star Brittney Griner freed from Russia in one-for-one swap for arms dealer

President Joe Biden announced that WNBA star Brittney Griner had been released from detention in Russia, celebrating her one-to-one swap for a notorious arms dealer who had been convicted and imprisoned in the United States.

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Who is Viktor Bout, the Russian arms dealer swapped for Brittney Griner?

The U.S. announced the prison swap Thursday.

Axios

Griner’s release raises fresh concerns about fate of Paul Whelan

As US welcomes release of basketball star Brittney Griner, calls grow to free other US citizen detained in Russia.

Al Jazeera

Timeline: Everything Leading Up to Brittney Griner’s Release From Russia

After being detained for 10 months, a prisoner swap has released her from Russian custody.

Sports Illustrated

Biden vows to bring longtime detainee Paul Whelan home from Russia too

The former U.S. Marine has been held in Russia since 2018. As supporters celebrate Brittney Griner's release, they — Whelan himself included — are wondering why he was left behind.

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Morning Mail: police reject Lehrmann case ‘smears’, Warner ball-tampering claim, Sussexes’ doco drops

In today’s newsletter: union calls for judicial inquiry into handling of Brittany Higgins case; sensational claim about cricket scandal; Harry and Meghan accuse media of ‘destroying’ them

The Guardian - AU

Quote Box: Reaction to Brittney Griner's release from Russia

Reactions after WNBA star Brittney Griner was freed from a Russian prison in a high-profile prisoner exchange

The Independent UK

Conservatives blast Biden over Brittney Griner release, complaining he ‘left behind’ man imprisoned during Trump presidency

Mr Whelan was taken captive and convicted during the Trump administration

The Independent UK

Brittney Griner released - live: Biden shares the moment he informed WNBA star’s wife ‘she’s on the ground’

The WNBA star was detained at a Russian airport in February

The Independent UK

Putin, secret talks and the 'Merchant of Death': US basketball star Brittney Griner's long road to freedom from a Russian penal colony

The young basketball star became embroiled in a tussle between the United States and Vladimir Putin right at the moment the Russian strongman was isolated and increasingly desperate for leverage.

ABC News

Brittney Griner's release celebrated by basketball world

Brittney Griner’s loved ones and extended basketball family were ecstatic when news broke about her release from a Russian prison and that she was on her way back to the United States

The Independent UK

Viktor Bout: the ‘Lord of War’ at centre of Brittney Griner prisoner swap

Moscow has never forgotten the notorious arms dealer, who reportedly keeps a photo of Vladimir Putin in his US cell

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Reuters

Saudi Arabia did not mediate in Griner release, White House says

The release of US basketball player Brittney Griner was negotiated between the United States and Russia only, the White House said on Thursday, refuting a Saudi Arabia claim it was involved.

The Guardian - US

Griner release is cause for relief but Viktor Bout transfer tough to stomach

Critics label Biden’s decision to release Russian arms dealer ‘deeply disturbing’ – even if Brittney Griner’s freedom is excellent news

France 24

Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout: The ‘Merchant of Death’ swapped for Brittney Griner

Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, swapped Thursday for WNBA star Brittney Griner, is widely known abroad as the “Merchant of Death” who fueled some of the world’s worst conflicts.

Reuters

Viktor Bout's clemency granted Thursday, White House said

U.S. President Joe Biden approved a prisoner swap for Brittney Griner last week, but the grant of clemency for arms dealer Viktor Bout was not approved until Thursday, the White House said.

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The Independent UK

Donald Trump Jr launches frenzied attack on Biden over Brittney Griner release

Don Jr was upset about the Brittney Griner prisoner swap for Viktor Bout

Tribune News Service

WNBA star Brittney Griner is headed to Texas medical facility upon release

WNBA star Brittney Griner is headed to a medical facility in San Antonio following her release Thursday from a Russian prison in a dramatic, high-level prisoner swap, according to CNBC.

Sports Illustrated

WNBA Commissioner Shares Statement on Griner’s Release

Engelbert expressed gratitude that Griner was coming home to the United States.

The Independent UK

WNBA star Brittney Griner a generational talent on the court

WNBA star Brittney Griner’s 10-month imprisonment in Russia on drug charges came to an end on Thursday, spreading relief and joy across sports world and beyond

The Independent UK

Saudi’s MBS and UAE led mediation in Brittney Griner’s prisoner swap, Middle Eastern nations claim

Saudi Arabia’ controversial crown prince Mohammed bin Salman, and the president of the UAE, have claimed they led the mediation efforts that led to the release of basketball star Brittney Griner.

The Guardian - US

Brittney Griner: brilliant basketball talent to high-profile prisoner

The USA star is one of the world’s best players. Her talent led her to Russia, where she found herself in a diplomatic incident

The Independent UK

Why is US Marine Paul Whelan detained in Russia?

Canada-born businessman convicted on dubious espionage charges by Moscow court following 2018 arrest and sentenced to 16 years in prison

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