US offers prisoner swap to Russia | Fate of WNBA player hangs in balance
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Aug 06, 2022, 24:42 IST | Updated: Aug 06, 2022, 24:42 IST
The Russian government could be trying to extract significant concessions from America through a basketball player. 6 months ago, Russia had arrested Brittney Griner. She has been found guilty of smuggling and sentenced to 9 years in jail. The Biden administration is now under pressure to ensure Griner's release. Washington has offered a prisoner to the Kremlin. The question is will Putin accept Biden's offer?
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