The U.S. is 'actively working' on negotiations to secure the release of American Paul Whelan from imprisonment in Russia, U.S. National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby said Friday. The latest from our live blog:
"She's on the ground," Biden tells Cherelle Griner in the video, which was filmed in the Oval Office."Yep, she's on the ground," Biden says. Cherelle Griner then gives Biden a hug.
The White House said Biden spoke with Brittney Griner while her wife was beside him in the Oval Office. Bout was serving a 25-year prison sentence in the U.S. on charges of conspiring to kill Americans, acquire and export anti-aircraft missiles and provide material support to a terrorist organization.
"There are a number of actors out there who have influence in the Russian oligarchy," the official said."We will continue to work with African partners so that they understand the risks and the threats of the people that they're working with and the organizations that they're working with."Russian President Vladimir Putin told reporters Friday that Russia is open to discussions about additional prisoner swaps with the U.S.
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