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Biden to meet with families of Griner, Whelan | ABCNL

President Joe Biden will meet the families of Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan Friday to discuss what the administration is doing to rescue the prisoners…

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Biden meets with Griner, Whelan families

William Pomeranz, director of the Wilson Center’s Kennan Institute, discusses talks with Russia to free WNBA star Brittney Griner and former Marine Paul Whelan. ABC…

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Russia says it is ready to discuss prisoner swap with US

Russia said it was ready to discuss a prisoner swap with the U.S. in private, after Brittney Griner is sentenced to 9 years in a…

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New hope for Brittney Griner prisoner exchange

Former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Bill Richardson said any deal would likely be a two-for-two exchange. WATCH FULL EPISODES OF WORLD NEWS TONIGHT: https://abc.com/shows/world-news-tonight…

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US officials attempt to negotiate prisoner swap for Griner’s release

ABC News contributor and USA Today columnist Christine Brennan discusses Brittney Griner’s case as she is back in Russian Court. The judge is expected to…

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Griner back in Russian court as US steps up diplomatic efforts for her release l ABCNL

ABC News foreign correspondent James Longman discusses the latest on WNBA star Brittney Griner, who is back in court as U.S. officials attempt to negotiate…

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WNBA star Brittney Griner found guilty

WNBA star Brittney Griner has been found guilty and sentenced to 9 years in Russian prison. source

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National security expert on Brittney Griner’s conviction, China military drills

ABC News national security analyst Mick Mulroy sheds light on the possible prisoner swap following Brittney Griner’s conviction, as well as China’s escalating missile drills….

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What will happen to Brittney Griner after her Russian drug conviction? l ABCNL

ABC News foreign correspondent Britt Clennett breaks down what happens next after WNBA star Brittney Griner was sentenced to nine years in a Russian prison….

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Secretary of State Antony Blinken talks possible prisoner swap after Griner’s harsh sentence

A Russian judge sentenced WNBA star Brittney Griner to nine years in prison on drug charges as the U.S. talks of a possible prisoner swap….

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Reaction to Brittney Griner’s sentence

The WNBA star has been sentenced to nine years in a Russian prison after being convicted on drug charges. ABC News’ Christine Sloan has the…

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Britney Griner sentenced to 9 years in Russian prison | Nightline

The diplomatic standoff between the U.S. and Russia has intensified after a Russian judge found the WNBA star was guilty on drug charges. WATCH NIGHTLINE…

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‘It did not come as a surprise’: Russia expert on Brittney Griner sentencing | ABCNL

ABC News’ Kayna Whitworth spoke to William Pomeran, director of the Wilson Center Kennan Institute, on the message behind Russia’s sentencing of Brittney Griner and…

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WNBA star Brittney Griner sentenced to 9 years in Russian prison

Griner was convicted on drug charges in Russia with a judge sentencing her to nine years in a penal colony. Calls to free Griner have…

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Griner in court, earthquake in the Philippines, Oak Fire: World in Photos, July 27

A look at the top photos from around the globe. source

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ABC News Live: House Oversight Committee questions top gun manufacturers

Plus, the latest on the WNBA star Brittney Griner’s case as she testifies in Russian court and what that means for her case and families…

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Pomeranz on Brittney Griner: ‘The trial will have to end with conviction’ l ABCNL

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with William Pomeranz, acting director of the Wilson Center Kennan Institute, on Brittney Griner’s trial after she appeared back in…

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US says it made ‘substantial offer’ to free Brittney Griner, Paul Whelan

ABC News’ Patrick Reevell discusses if the U.S. can pressure Russia to make the prisoner swap as Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to…

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US proposes deal with Russia for Griner, Whelan freedom | WNT

Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced the U.S. has made a “substantial” offer to Russia for the release of detainees Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan….

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US discusses prisoner swap with Russia

Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to push Lavrov to accept the offer the U.S. put forth to free…

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