Kremlin issues statement on prisoner swap offer after Brittney Griner convicted
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Russia warned any discussions on a prisoner swap must be held via established confidential channels that Putin and Biden agreed to during last year's summit.
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(EFE).- Russia said Friday it was ready to discuss a prisoner swap with the United States a day after US basketball star Brittney Griner was sentenced to nine years in prison by a Russian court for drug possession and smuggling.
Russia warned any discussions on a prisoner swap must be held via established confidential channels that Putin and Biden agreed to during last year's summit.
By Rob Picheta, Josh Pennington and Vasco Cotovio, CNN The US and Russia have indicated they are ready to hold talks over a prisoner swap, a day after basketball star Brittney Griner was convicted of drug smuggling and sentenced to nine years in prison for carrying less than a gram of cannabis oil t…
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov warned Washington against “public diplomacy” and making “loud announcements,” suggesting it could imperil efforts to secure a swap.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the U.S. will "pursue" a prisoner swap with Russia. The comment comes one day after Brittney Griner was sentenced to nine years in prison.
Russia warned any discussions on a prisoner swap must be held via established confidential channels that Putin and Biden agreed to during last year's summit.
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