Biden: "I spoke to her. She's safe, she's on the plane, she's going home" (ANSA) Brittney Griner, the American basketball player detained for months in Russia, was freed in a prisoner exchange with arms dealer Viktor Bout. Joe Biden will issue a statement at 14.30 Italian time probably on the release of the sportswoman. "I spoke to Brittney Griner. She's safe, she's on a plane, she's on her way home," the president tweeted.
Brittney Griner, the American basketball player detained for months in Russia, was freed in a prisoner exchange with arms dealer Viktor Bout.
Joe Biden will issue a statement at 14.30 Italian time probably on the release of the sportswoman.
"I spoke to Brittney Griner. She's safe, she's on a plane, she's on her way home," the president tweeted.