The United States traded the two-time Olympic gold medalist for arms dealer Viktor Bout.
The United States rescued basketball player Britney Griner from a Russian prison. CBS News reported it. According to journalists, the two-time Olympic champion was traded on Thursday for international arms dealer Viktor Bout.
According to sources, the individual exchange agreement was approved by US President Joe Biden. The exchange took place in the UAE. Biden is expected to give a speech at the White House on the prisoner exchange.
To save the athlete, Biden signed a leniency order for Bout. Remember that Russian used to be one of the biggest illegal arms dealers in the world. He was sentenced in 2012 to 25 years in prison while serving in the United States.
It can be recalled that UMMC and US national team center Greiner was arrested at Sheremetyevo Airport in February this year. Law enforcement officials said the athlete tried to illegally import hash oil into Russia. The court found him guilty and sentenced him to 9 years in prison for drug smuggling.
The United States has pleaded not guilty to Greiner and demanded his release. During the matches, athletes and fans took many actions in support of the prisoner.
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