Brittney Griner met with U.S. embassy officials, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre confirmed. “We are told she's doing as well as can be expected under the circumstances,” Jean-Pierre said.
about a potential deal that would bring Griner and Whelan, a former Marine imprisoned there, back to the United States.
Jean-Pierre told reporters Thursday that the U.S. "has continued to follow up on that offer and propose alternative potential ways forward with Russians through all available channels. This continues to be a top priority."Editor's note: This story was updated with additional context.
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