Brittney Griner returned to the United States Friday and was reunited with her wife nearly 10 months after her detention in Russia made the basketball star the most high-profile American jailed abroad and set off a political firestorm.
In this image made from video provided by Russian Federal Security Service, WNBA star and two-time Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner sits in the plane as she flies to Abu Dhabi to be exchanged for Russian citizen Viktor Bout, in Russia, Dec. 9, 2022.
Biden’s authorization to release Bout, the Russian felon once nicknamed “the Merchant of Death,” underscored the heightened urgency that his administration faced to get Griner home, particularly after the recent resolution of her criminal case on drug charges and her subsequent transfer to a penal colony.
“We are looking eagerly forward to welcoming her back to our community,” said Nygaard, adding that she hadn’t yet spoken with Griner.
México Últimas Noticias, México Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
Brittney Griner live updates: Brittney Griner arrives back in the United StatesThe U.S. has swapped WNBA star Brittney Griner for convicted Russian arms dealer Viktor bout, according to a senior U.S. official.
Leer más »
Brittney Griner live updates: Griner arrives back in the United StatesThe U.S. has swapped WNBA star Brittney Griner for convicted Russian arms dealer Viktor bout, according to a senior U.S. official.
Leer más »
Brittney Griner back home in United States after Russian prisoner swapBrittney Griner was seen getting off a plane that landed Friday at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in Texas.
Leer más »
Brittney Griner back home in United States after Russian prisoner swapBrittney Griner was seen getting off a plane that landed Friday at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in Texas.
Leer más »