In Rare Contact, U.S. Offers Russia Deal For Griner And Whelan

The US is negotiating a deal with Russia to bring home WNBA star Britney Griner and jailed American Paul Whelan. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken aims to speak with his Russian counterpart for the first time since the Ukraine invasion. The US has not disclosed who they would exchange for Griner and Whelan, but the offer was made weeks ago. This is the first time the US has shared information about efforts to free Griner.

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