Paul Whelan talks will continue with Russia: Biden admin
The Biden administration believes Russia will be open to discussing the release of Paul Whelan, the US Marine who was not freed with WNBA star Brittney Griner, because “they have … Read More
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Brittney Griner’s wife Cherelle calls for Paul Whelan’s release from Russia
Brittney Griner’s wife called for the release of former US Marine Paul Whelan from Russian captivity, in a heartfelt social media post thanking people for support while her wife was … Read More
Brittney Griner undergoing reintegration program in Texas
WNBA star Brittney Griner — who was freed Thursday from a Russian prison in a controversial and high-profile prisoner swap — is back in the United States at an Army medical facility … Read More
DEA agent who nabbed Viktor Bout blasts Brittney Griner swap
A former DEA agent who played a major role in brining notorious arms dealer Viktor Bout to justice more than a decade ago believes that Russia got the upper hand … Read More
State of the Union: What were the top stories in EU politics this week?
The standoff between Brussels and Hungary escalated this week when illiberal bad boy Viktor Orban lived up to his reputation and vetoed an 18-billion-euro financial aid package to Ukraine. Orban’s … Read More
Russia pardoned Zambian prisoner Lemekhani Nyirendato to fight in Ukraine
LUSAKA – Russia has told Zambia it pardoned a Zambian prisoner to go and fight in Ukraine, where he was killed, the southern African country’s Foreign Affairs Minister Stanley Kakubo … Read More
Brittney Griner lands back in the US after Viktor Bout exchange
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Brittney Griner’s family thankful for her return
Brittney Griner’s family said they are praying for the ex-US marine stuck languishing in a Russian prison while also expressing gratitude to the Biden administration for the WNBA star’s freedom. … Read More
Moscow shopping mall fire leaves at least 1 dead
Fire engulfed one of the largest shopping malls near Moscow early on Friday, emergency services said, leading to the collapse of part of the structure, which complicated firefighters’ efforts to … Read More
Russian ex-spy Maria Butina mocks Brittney Griner swap
Maria Butina, the gun-loving, Russian ex-spy-turned-politician, couldn’t contain her glee Thursday over the White House deal to swap notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout for WNBA star Brittney Griner. “The … Read More
