The White House on Friday revealed that Russia has not yet responded to a 'substantial proposal' the U.S. made back in July for the release of Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan.
to Russia to facilitate the return of Griner and Whelan.WNBA star and two-time Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner stands listening to a verdict in a courtroom in Khimki, just outside Moscow, on Aug. 4, 2022."He's confident that this is going to remain at the forefront of his mind and his team's mind. And they're going to continue to work this as hard as they can. We want these two individuals home back where they belong with their families. They should be there already.
to nine years in prison after pleading guilty to drug charges. She has appealed the decision, while Whelan is serving a 16-year sentence on espionage-related charges that he and his family say are false. Paulina Dedaj is a Digital Reporter for Fox News and Fox Business. Follow Paulina Dedaj on Twitter at @PaulinaDedaj. If you've got a tip, you can email Paulina at [email protected]
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