Blinken says he spoke to Russia FM about detained Americans

Blinken, Russian Top Diplomat Speak About Griner, Whelan

WASHINGTON—Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke by phone to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Friday in the highest-level known contact between the two sides since Russia invaded Ukraine, with Blinken urging Russia to accept a deal to win the release of American detainees Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan. Russian officials gave no public hint whether Blinken had made any headway, only issuing a chiding statement afterward urging the U.…

Blinken, Lavrov discuss situation in Ukraine over phone; US seeks prisoner swap deal for Griner, Whelan

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he spoke to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov by phone on Friday and urged Moscow to accept a U.S. offer to release WNBA star Brittney Griner and another American detainee, Paul Whelan. It was Blinken's first talk with his Russian counterpart since before Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February.

Top diplomats of US, Russia talk for 1st time since start of Ukraine war - La Prensa Latina Media

Top diplomats of US, Russia talk for 1st time since start of Ukraine war

The top diplomats of the United States and Russia spoke with each other Friday for the first conversation since Moscow launched its invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24.

Blinken, Lavrov have 'frank' conversation about proposed Brittney Griner prisoner swap

Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov spoke by phone on Friday about a U.S. proposal to secure the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner and fellow jailed American Paul Whelan.

US, Russia top diplomats hold 'frank' first talks since Ukraine war

WASHINGTON: The top diplomats of the United States and Russia spoke Friday (Jul 29) for the first time since the Ukraine war, with Secretary of State Antony Blinken describing a "frank" exchange as he pushed to free two Americans. Blinken initiated the call with Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, whom he had