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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.

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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

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.

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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

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.

Reuters

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

The Guardian - US

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.

Tribune News Service

WNBA Commissioner Shares Statement on Griner’s Release

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

Sports Illustrated

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

The Independent UK

Bringing Brittney Griner home came at a heavy cost, but it was worth it

Brittney Griner is on her way home. Here are the next steps

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Report: Why Paul Whelan Wasn’t Included in Deal for Griner

Here are the details regarding Whelan’s continued detainment in Russia.

Reuters

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.

Reuters

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:

The Guardian - US

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

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Chicago Sun-Times

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.

The Independent UK

Brittney Griner: Athletes, NBA players and teammates rejoice at ‘BG’s’ release: ‘She’s coming home’

Stars of the sporting world led celebrations of Brittney Griner’s release on social media

Reuters

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:

Mic

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.

The Independent UK

'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

Salon

Brittney Griner released in Russian swap

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

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

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