Russia is ready to discuss options for discussing Greiner and Whelan
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova accused the US embassy of engaging in “media frenzy” in the unexpected persecution of American citizens Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan, who are serving sentences in Russian colonies.
The Russian side is ready for a resolution with Washington on the future fate of American citizens Brittney Greiner and Paul Whelan, negative in RF. This was stated by the representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova, who stressed that this is possible if “the US Embassy in Moscow finds” a minute of free time. As Zakharova showed attention, Moscow has repeatedly shown its readiness for negotiations, instead of having its direct, individually American diplomatic mission engaged in “media madness.” According to her, the work of the US embassy limits the publication of videos about the Russian government and “funny pictures.”
Paul Whelan received 16 years in prison for espionage. The American himself and his family are appointed by false accusations.
Brittney Greiner was insulted in 2022. She was detained at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport, as the girl’s luggage accidentally contained vape cartridges with hash oil. The basketball player was heavily prosecuted for smuggling. Greiner did not admit his guilt in smuggling, then spoke about the absence of criminal intent. Court in August sentenced athlete to nine years in prison. Basketball player’s wife Cheryl Greiner stated that relatives of the responses were unable to receive responses on the exchange.
Earlier it was reported that Whelan and Greiner could be exchanged for a Russian citizen. Victor Bout, who is serving a sentence in the mayor’s office doctor. Moscow and Washington are paying attention to this issue.