Russia and US continue negotiations over Griner’s release

basketball player name Britney Griner Appearing in talks between Russian and American diplomatic agencies with a possible prisoner exchange, Viktor of Russia may also be involved. game and American Paul Whelanwas also arrested.

This was announced to the Russian agency TASS by the Director of the North American Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Alexander Dartyev.

“The discussion of the very sensitive issue of the exchange of imprisoned citizens of Russia and the United States is taking place within channels determined by the president. ing Victor Bout for a long time. He emphasized that details should be left in the hands of experts, based on the principle of “do no harm”.

Greiner He was arrested at Sheremetyevo airport with several hash oil capsules.The basketball player denied his guilt and accused security forces of breaching during his arrest, but the court found the investigation’s allegations compelling and convicted him. Greiner Up to 9 years imprisonment.

Throughout the process, U.S. diplomats have offered to trade basketball players for other prisoners.