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Blinken, Russian top diplomat speak about Griner, Whelan

Headline from Waco Tribune-Herald

Secretary of State Antony Blinken says he has spoken to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and urged Moscow to accept a U.S. proposal to release WNBA star Brittney Griner and

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  1. Politico

    Blinken to meet with Russian foreign minister and discuss Griner, Whelan (opens Politico)

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    Politico's feed description

    "My hope would be in speaking to Foreign Minister Lavrov, I can advance the efforts to bring them home," the secretary of State said.

  2. Sioux City Journal

    Blinken presses Griner, Whelan deal in call with top Russian (opens Sioux City Journal)

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    Secretary of State Antony Blinken says he has spoken to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and urged Moscow to accept a U.S. proposal to release WNBA star Brittney Griner and

  3. Waco Tribune-Herald

    Blinken, Russian top diplomat speak about Griner, Whelan (opens Waco Tribune-Herald)

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    Waco Tribune-Herald's feed description

    Secretary of State Antony Blinken says he has spoken to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and urged Moscow to accept a U.S. proposal to release WNBA star Brittney Griner and

  4. New York Times

    Blinken Speaks to Russia’s Foreign Minister, Seeking Release of Griner and Whelan. (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    Antony Blinken, the secretary of state, did not say how his Russian counterpart responded. Mr. Blinken previously said the United States had made a substantial proposal seeking the release of the W.N.B.A. star Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan, a former Marine.

  5. WMUR

    Blinken urges Russian foreign minister to accept US offer to release two detained Americans (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    Blinken described Friday's call with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov as “a frank and direct conversation.”

  6. KIII Corpus Christi

    Blinken says he spoke to Russian foreign minister about detained Americans (opens KIII Corpus Christi)

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    KIII Corpus Christi's feed description

    The Secretary of State publicly requested the call and revealed this week the U.S. had made Russia an offer that would bring home Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan.

  7. Portland Press Herald

    Secretary of State Blinken presses Russia to free Brittney Griner, Paul Whelan (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    Antony Blinken spoke with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov about a possible deal to win the release of the American detainees.

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