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Published 1 year ago

Russia signaling willingness to discuss Brittney Griner swap

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Russian officials are now signaling, according to reports, that they are willing to discuss a prisoner exchange involving WNBA star Brittney Griner.

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New York PostNew York Post

Russia eyeing Brittney Griner for ‘Merchant of Death’ prisoner swap

A high-level Russian diplomat said Friday his government was very interested in carrying out a prisoner exchange with the US to secure the release of convicted arms trafficker Viktor Bout, which could potentially bring Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan home.

1 year ago·New York, United States
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The HillThe Hill

Russian official says he hopes US can agree to prisoner exchange for ‘Merchant of Death’

Russia expressed a more positive attitude about the potential prisoner exchange with the U.S. for a convicted arms trafficker, Viktor Bout, known as the “Merchant of Death.”  The Russian news agency Interfax reported Friday that Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov told reporters that the Kremlin hopes the chances of the United States and Russia…

1 year ago·Washington, United States
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Indian ExpressIndian Express

Russia says Viktor Bout part of prisoner swap plans with US: Who is this ‘merchant of death’

How was Viktor Bout, whose life inspired a Hollywood movie, captured and convicted by the US? Why does Russia want him back?

1 year ago·India
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BenzingaBenzinga

Russia: Brittney Griner Prisoner Swap Has 'Strengthened,' Putin Wants Arms Dealer Viktor Bout

Just one day after it emerged that WNBA superstar Brittney Griner was sent to Female Penal Colony IK-2, a Russian diplomat said the prospect of a prisoner exchange for her release had “strengthened” and could likely involve convicted Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout."I want to hope that the prospect not only remains but is being strengthened and that the moment will come when we will get a concrete agreement," said Russia's Deputy Foreign Ministe…

1 year ago·New York, United States
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Washington ExaminerWashington Examiner

Russia signals willingness for Griner and 'Merchant of Death' prisoner swap

Russia signaled an increased willingness to swap WNBA player Brittney Griner for Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, also known as the "Merchant of Death."

1 year ago·Washington, United States
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Sky News UKSky News UK

Brittney Griner could be freed in exchange for Russian 'Merchant of Death', Kremlin says

US basketball star and Olympic gold medal winner Griner has been transferred to a penal colony 300 miles from Moscow, while Russian national Bout was captured in a sting back in 2008.

1 year ago·United Kingdom
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