Athletistic / Basketball. US President Joe Biden backed the move to swap Viktor Bout for basketball player Brittney Griner and businessman Paul Whelan, CNN reports, citing sources within the US presidential administration.

Greiner is in Russia, she was detained at Moscow airport for drug trafficking. The athlete is currently on trial. She turned to Biden for help by sending him a letter.

American basketball player Greiner explained how the drugs ended up in her business

“We have communicated a substantial proposal that we believe could be successful based on the history of conversations with the Russian side,” a Biden administration official said.