Brittney Griner offered a glimpse of her personal story while testifying in a Russian court on Thursday.
Author: IVAN NECHEPURENKO
Brittney Griner Back in Russian Court as Lawyers Plead for Leniency
The case is expected to end with a conviction in the middle of this month, her lawyers say.
Lavrov To Propose a Time to Discuss Possible Prisoner Swap for Brittney Griner
Sergey Lavrov said he would listen to what U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken had to say about a proposal for the release of Brittney Griner and another American.
Brittney Griner’s Lawyers Argue for Leniency in Russian Court
The W.N.B.A. star had not intended to smuggle drugs into Russia, her legal team said, adding that, like many other international athletes, she had used cannabis to help ease pain from injuries.
Russia’s Territorial Aims in Ukraine Have Expanded, Lavrov Says
Mr. Lavrov said that Russia’s objectives could expand further if Western countries deliver more long-range weapons to Ukraine.
Putin Extends Fast-Track Russian Citizenship Process to All Ukrainians
The move indicated that Russia might seek to establish permanent control of Ukrainian territories currently occupied by Moscow’s forces.
Biden Calls Cherelle Griner to Speak About Brittney Griner’s Detention
During the call, the president read a draft of a letter he planned to send to Brittney Griner.