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For Brittney Griner, months as Russian prisoner end on UAE tarmac

After months of painstaking negotiations with Moscow, it became clear to President Joe Biden's administration that it faced a grave choice - to exchange notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout for U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner or else get no American to bring home.

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Bomb shelters readied in Moscow as Russians fear 'major gaps' in air defences

A military expert from Russia has made a rare admission that Ukraine has discovered areas which could leave the city unprepared for any air attack sparking 'deep alarm' among the Kremlin’s war supporters

Daily Mirror

Reaction to Brittney Griner's release from Russian prison

U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner was released on Thursday in a prisoner swap with Russia after the two-time Olympic champion and Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) player spent more than nine months detained on a drug possession offense. Here are some comments in reaction to her release:

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Family of US man held in Russia lament ‘catastrophe for Paul’ after Griner swap

Biden says US still unable to broker release of marine veteran Paul Whelan, accused of espionage by Moscow

The Guardian - US

WNBA celebrates news of Brittney Griner’s return home

“I am so happy to hear of the news of BG’s return home. I know I can speak for the entire Sky organization when I say words can’t express the happiness that we feel to finally have her coming home,” coach/GM James Wade said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Saudi-UAE Mediation Succeeds in Exchange of Prisoners Between US and Russia

The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) and the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Thursday the success of the mediation led by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz for the release and exchange of…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Manchester United tracking Russian 'wonderkid' progress

Sergey Pinyaev plays off the left-wing and Man United are monitoring the progress of the youngster, who plays in Russia.

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Brittney Griner's detainment, conviction and release

U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner was released on Thursday in a prisoner swap with Russia after the two-time Olympic champion and player in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)spent more than nine months detained on a drug possession offense. Here are some of the key moments in her ordeal:

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Brittney Griner is coming home — but her wife promises this won't be the end of the story

The WNBA star is on a plane from Russia, with a new cause to fight for.

Mic

'Devastated' family of American prisoner backs Griner deal

The brother of an American detained in Russia for nearly four years says the Biden administration “made the right decision” to agree to a prisoner exchange that freed WNBA star Brittney Griner

The Independent UK

Trafigura hands out $1.7bn in dividends on profits fuelled by Ukraine war

Commodity trader posted record profits of $7bn after ‘exceptionally strong’ year

The Guardian - UK

Vladimir Putin guzzles champagne as he blames Ukraine for Russian's military strikes

Vladimir Putin appears to confess to war crimes and blame Ukraine for strikes while guzzling champagne at a reception at the Kremlin in Moscow

Daily Mirror

France says EU to add new Iran sanctions on human rights, drone supplies

The European Union is set to agree new sanctions targeting Iran over human rights abuses in its crackdown on protesters in the country and the supply of drones to Russia, France's foreign ministry spokesperson said on Thursday.

Reuters

Brittney Griner released in Russian swap

The basketball star was first detained in February, and had recently been moved to a Russian penal colony

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The Conversation

Ukraine war: what the Northern Ireland peace process can tell us about ending this conflict

Most armed conflicts end not with a total victory but with messy compromises. This is especially the case when the objectives on either side are incompatible and both are escalating their efforts to secure a victory which is unachievable.

The Guardian - US

‘Today feels like a holiday’: WNBA, NFL and tennis stars react to Brittney Griner’s release

Brittney Griner’s release from a Russian jail was welcomed by her fellow athletes on Thursday morning

The Independent UK

'Merchant of Death' arms dealer now part of a deal himself

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

Sports Illustrated

SI:AM | Brittney Griner Is Coming Home

She has been released as part of a prisoner swap with Russia.

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Sports World Reacts to Griner’s Release From Russian Prison

After almost 300 days, the WNBA star is coming home and many on Twitter couldn’t be happier.

The Conversation

Four 'fronts' in the Ukraine-Russia war to look out for as winter bites

Russia had expected to be victorious long before now. Its initial plan envisaged ground assaults across Ukraine in the first ten days and a rapid capitulation thereafter. But Kyiv did not fall – and Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, refused to leave the capital, saying, “I need ammunition, not a ride,”…

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Strikes in Russia leave Ukraine allies uneasy at Putin reply

While this week’s drone attacks on Russian airfields that the Kremlin blamed on Ukraine were of largely symbolic value, Kyiv’s apparent readiness to take the war to Vladimir Putin may be constrained by nervousness among its allies over his potential reaction.

Reuters

UAE president, Saudi crown prince led mediation to release Griner -joint statement

The United Arab Emirates president and Saudi crown prince led mediation efforts that secured the release of U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner in a prisoner swap with Russia, a joint UAE-Saudi statement said on Thursday.

Sports Illustrated

Paul Whelan’s Family Issues Statement After Griner’s Release

The former Marine remains imprisoned in Russia after Thursday’s deal to release the WNBA star.

The Independent UK

IOC will be on wrong ‘side of history’ if Russian athletes compete at Paris 2024

Thomas Bach said the IOC and international sports federations are discussing how to bring Russian athletes back into competition.

The Independent UK

Brittney Griner’s wife Cherelle vows to fight for Paul Whelan as she celebrates WNBA star’s release

The former WNBA star was traded for the ‘Merchant of Death’ arms dealer

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