After spending 10 months in a Russian jail, American Basketball star Brittney Griner returned to the US this week but for the first time she has spoken about her journey and her future endeavours.

Brittney Griner speaks out: 'President Joe Biden, you brought me home'

A day after American Basketball star Brittney Griner returned to the US following 10 months of imprisonment in a Russian jail. The United States and Russia said that they are open to more prisoner swaps, despite speculation White House is now under pressure to secure the release of former US marine Paul Whelan who was also detained.

WION Fineprint: US, Russia open to more prisoner swaps?

Russia has said that Viktor Bout has returned home to Russia, according to the state media. The prisoner exchange with US Basketball star Brittney Griner was completed successfully at Abu Dhabi's airport on Thursday. The US administration said that Griner is safe and that the prisoner exchange is successful.

BREAKING: Brittney Griner released by Russia, US Pres Biden says, 'Griner safe and on her way home'

Brittney Griner is free! Russia releases US Basketball player

American NBA star and two time Olympic-champion Brittney Griner is released from a Russian prison and has been welcomed by her fellow athletes and also the sporting community. It's been nearly about 300 days since 32-year-old Griner was arrested at an airport in Moscow.

Brittney Griner returns home, athletes celebrate her homecoming