Coverage dated July 26, 2022 to July 27, 2022

U.S. offers swap for Griner, Whelan

Headline from Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

The U.S. has offered a deal to Russia aimed at bringing home WNBA star Brittney Griner and another jailed American, Paul Whelan, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday. In a sharp reversal of previous policy, Blinken also said he expects to speak with his Kremlin counterpart for the first …

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NBC Chicago
US Offers Russia Deal for Jailed Americans Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan (opens NBC Chicago)
Published Jul 26, 2022
NBC Chicago's feed description
The Biden administration has offered a deal to Russia aimed at bringing home WNBA star Brittney Griner and another jailed American, Paul Whelan, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday.
FOX 5 New York
In rare contact, US offers Russia deal for WNBA star Brittney Griner (opens FOX 5 New York)
Published Jul 26, 2022
FOX 5 New York's feed description
The Biden administration has offered a deal to Russia aimed at bringing home WNBA star Brittney Griner, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday.
KTVB Boise
US offers Russia deal for Brittney Griner, Paul Whelan (opens KTVB Boise)
Published Jul 26, 2022
KTVB Boise's feed description
The Biden administration has offered a deal to Russia aimed at bringing home WNBA star Brittney Griner and another jailed American Paul Whelan.
Richmond Times-Dispatch
In rare contact, US offers Russia deal for Griner, Whelan (opens Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Published Jul 26, 2022
Richmond Times-Dispatch's feed description
The Biden administration has offered a deal to Russia aimed at bringing home WNBA star Brittney Griner and another jailed American, Paul Whelan. That's according to Secretary of State Antony
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Biden Administration Makes Offer to Russia for Release of WNBA Star Griner, Ex-Marine Whelan (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
Published Jul 26, 2022
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description
The Biden administration is seeking the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner and ex-Marine Paul Whelan.
KHOU Houston
In rare contact, US offers Russia deal for Brittney Griner, Paul Whelan (opens KHOU Houston)
Published Jul 26, 2022
KHOU Houston's feed description
WNBA star Brittney Griner has been in custody for months after being arrested on drug-related charges at a Moscow airport in February.
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
In rare contact, U.S. offers Russia deal for Griner, Whelan (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)
Published Jul 26, 2022
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description
The U.S. has offered a deal to Russia aimed at bringing home WNBA star Brittney Griner and another jailed American, Paul Whelan, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday. In a sharp reversal of previous policy, Blinken also said he expects to speak with his Kremlin counterpart for the first …
NPR
U.S. offers Russia a deal for the release of Brittney Griner (opens NPR)
Published Jul 26, 2022
NPR's feed description
The U.S. has offered a deal to Russia aimed at bringing home WNBA star Brittney Griner and another jailed American, Paul Whelan, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday.
Portland Press Herald
In rare contact, U.S. offers Russia deal for Brittney Griner, Paul Whelan (opens Portland Press Herald)
Published Jul 26, 2022
Portland Press Herald's feed description
The secretary of state did not offer details on the proposed deal, which was offered weeks ago, though it is unclear if it will be enough for Russia to release the Americans.
WMUR
US offers Russia deal for release of American detainees Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan (opens WMUR)
Published Jul 26, 2022
WMUR's feed description
The Biden administration has offered a deal to Russia aimed at bringing home WNBA star Brittney Griner and another jailed American Paul Whelan.
Deutsche Welle
Brittney Griner: US offers Russia deal over detained Americans | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Jul 26, 2022
Deutsche Welle's feed description
US top diplomat Antony Blinken will press Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on a proposal to release jailed Americans. It will be their first conversation since the start of Russia's Ukraine invasion in February.
Military.com
US Offers Russia Deal to Bring Home Marine Veteran and WNBA Star (opens Military.com)
Published Jul 26, 2022
Military.com's feed description
The U.S. has offered a deal to Russia aimed at bringing home WNBA star Brittney Griner and jailed Marine veteran Paul Whelan.
Advocate
U.S. Offers 'Substantial' Deal to Russia for Brittney Griner's Release (opens Advocate)
Published Jul 26, 2022
Advocate's feed description
Earlier on Wednesday, Griner testified in a Russian court that she was made to sign documents when she was arrested that were not translated or explained to her.
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
U.S. offers swap for Griner, Whelan (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)
Published Jul 27, 2022
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description
The U.S. has offered a deal to Russia aimed at bringing home WNBA star Brittney Griner and another jailed American, Paul Whelan, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday. In a sharp reversal of previous policy, Blinken also said he expects to speak with his Kremlin counterpart for the first …
Black Enterprise
U.S. Government Offers Deal To Bring Britttney Griner, Paul Whelan Home (opens Black Enterprise)
Published Jul 27, 2022
Black Enterprise's feed description
The Biden ministration has offered a deal to Russia to bring home WNBA star Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan, another American detained in the country

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