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December 12, 2022

Brittney Griner trade fiasco just latest example of American enemies using woke culture against us: commentary

Russian media mocked the U.S. decision to trade convicted arms dealer Viktor Bout for WNBA superstar Brittney Griner in a prisoner swap last week.

December 12, 2022

B-21 Raider shock effect: New US bomber arrives at just the right time

The new, super-secret B-21 Raider bomber was unveiled by the US Air Force earlier this month in Palmdale, California. It's all part of a US strategy of detterence that's aimed at China.

December 12, 2022

Trump says he 'turned down a deal' with Russia to exchange Viktor Bout for Paul Whelan

Former President Trump has written on his Truth Social account that he turned down a deal with Russia to swap Viktor Bout for captive American Paul Whelan.

December 12, 2022

Are Putin and Zelenskyy near to ending Russia-Ukraine war?

It makes sense that the Russia-Ukraine conflict can't continue indefinitely and must come to an end. What are the motivations for the 3 key stakeholders — Moscow, Kyiv and Washington?

December 11, 2022

Dem lawmaker justifies swapping 'Merchant of Death' for Brittany Griner: 'He has not killed Americans'

Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, argued on MSNBC’s “The ReidOut” Friday that releasing Russian prisoner Viktor Bout was justified because he never killed any Americans.

December 11, 2022

US diplomat describes flight home with Brittney Griner: 'A patriotic person'

US Special Envoy for Hostage Affairs Roger Carstens described his experience greeting American basketball player Brittney Griner on the tarmac in the UAE after a prisoner swap.

December 11, 2022

Mike Pompeo: Griner-Bout swap makes it ‘more likely’ celebrities will be taken hostage

Former Secretary of State and Fox News contributor Mike Pompeo said Sunday that the controversial prisoner swap with Russia sends the wrong message to America’s enemies.

December 11, 2022

John Kirby declares ‘there was never a choice’ between Griner, Whelan; says Bout would be free in 2029 anyway

John Kirby said Sunday that "there was never a choice" between WNBA star Brittney Griner and U.S. former Marine Paul Whelan in the recent prisoner swap with Russia.

December 11, 2022

Sweden touts nuclear energy as remedy to Russian dependence, high prices: 'a dire situation'

Sweden began the process to join NATO after decades of neutrality following Russia's invasion of Ukraine and Moscow's threat to the security landscape of the region.

December 11, 2022

Russian arms dealer swapped for Brittney Griner praises Ukraine invasion and wants to join the fighting

During an interview on Russian state-sponsored television, arms dealer Viktor Bout praised his country's invasion of Ukraine and said he wished he could join the fighting.