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December 9, 2022

Maria Butina, Russian state TV praise Putin for Bout-Griner prisoner swap: 'Capitulation by America'

Russia state media and lawmakers are praising Vladimir Putin for orchestrating the Viktor Bout-Brittney Griner prisoner swap with the U.S., saying America has “shown its defeat.”

December 9, 2022

Russia can return to Olympic qualifiers, international sporting events by competing as part of Asia

The IOC president recommended a plan that would allow Russian athletes to compete in international competitions. The athletes would have to compete as part of Asia, rather than Europe.

December 9, 2022

Russia's Putin says more US prisoner swaps possible

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday weighed in on the Brittney Griner-Viktor Bout prisoner exchange, saying more swaps may be possible in the future.

December 9, 2022

Russia's swapped convict Viktor Bout says it's 'too soon' to say what he'll do next

Convicted Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout says it's too early to say what he'll do next following his release amid U.S. concerns he will return to doing the same type of work he's done in the past.

December 9, 2022

'Disgraceful abdication': Potential 2024 contenders slam Biden's swap of WNBA player for 'Merchant of Death'

Nikki Haley and Sen. Tim Scott slammed Biden's release of Russian arms trafficker Viktor Bout in order to free WNBA player Brittney Griner, as Marine veteran Paul Whelan remains in prison.

December 9, 2022

LSU head coach Kim Mulkey on Brittney Griner's return: 'Prayers are powerful'

Brittney Griner's college basketball coach, Kim Mulkey, broke her silence on her former player, saying 'God is good' following Griner's release from a Russian penal colony.

December 9, 2022

Moscow shopping mall ignites in flames, killing 1 man

A fire broke out in a Moscow shopping mall on Friday, resulting in the death of one man. Authorities said the cause of the fire was from welding that violated safety regulations.

December 9, 2022

Brittney Griner is free but other winners and losers in prisoner swap deal may surprise you

Brittney Griner is back in the US and finally free after being wrongfully imprisoned in Russia. There are other big winners after this swap and they include Putin, Saudi and even Biden.

December 9, 2022

Brittney Griner trade deal leaves wrongfully detained Americans Marc Fogel, Paul Whelan in limbo

President Biden made no mention of Marc Fogel when he announced the prisoner swap for Brittney Griner and his regret that former marine Paul Whelan was not included.

December 9, 2022

WNBA star Angel McCoughtry won’t return to Russia after Griner arrest despite making entire salary in a month

Five-time WNBA All-Star Angel McCough played three seasons in Russia, making her entire WNBA salary in just a month, but following Brittney Griner's arrest - she has no plans to return.