Russia Celebrates Prisoner Exchange, Vladimir Putin Says He Is Ready for More Swaps

President Vladimir Putin said Russia is ready for more prisoner exchanges with the U.S., but the Kremlin warned that the talks that freed U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner didn't herald a thaw in relations between the two nations

Moscow portrays Viktor Bout’s release in exchange for Brittney Griner as proof Russia can protect its citizens despite isolation over Ukraine invasion

Basketball star Brittney Griner was released from a Russian penal colony in a negotiated prisoner swap, U.S. officials said. WSJ examines the events that led to Griner’s detainment, sentencing and release, and what comes next. Illustration: Adele Morganwith the U.S., but the Kremlin warned that the talks that freed U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner didn’t herald a warming in relations between the two nations.

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