Facing nine years in prison in Russia, the U.S. basketball star is struggling emotionally and worried that a swap deal to release her may not materialize, according to one of her attorneys.
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Your Monday Briefing: Russia Strikes Key City
Plus funerals for rampage victims in Thailand and a Covid spike in China
Former Gov. Bill Richardson ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ About Griner’s Release
Bill Richardson, the former ambassador to the U.N., has been at odds with the White House over his private talks with Russia.
Brittney Griner’s Appeal Hearing Set for Oct. 25, Russian Court Says
The United States has sought the release of the W.N.B.A. star, who pleaded guilty to drug possession and was sentenced to nine years.
Biden Meets With Relatives of Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan
The president is trying to negotiate the release of the two Americans imprisoned in Russia amid poisoned relations over the war in Ukraine.
Biden to Meet With Families of Griner and Paul Whelan
The fates of both Americans have been complicated by the deteriorating diplomatic relationship between the United States and Russia over President Vladimir V. Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
Your Tuesday Briefing: Kenya’s Next President?
Plus reports of Russian torture of Ukrainian prisoners and a longer sentence for Aung San Suu Kyi.
Brittney Griner’s Defense Team Appeals Drug Conviction in Russia
The appeal process could take months, but a senior Russian diplomat said that talks with the United States about a possible prisoner exchange were underway.
U.S. and Russia Ready to Negotiate Griner’s Release
The countries’ top envoys made separate announcements after a meeting where they sat close together — without talking.
Brittney Griner’s Sentence Renews Pressure on President Biden
The basketball star’s supporters are pressing for action. But critics of any possible deal are already fuming.