The Kremlin commented on the possibility of pardoning Greiner
“Griner’s sentence was very severe by Russian legal standards and it proves what we have known all along that Brittney is being used as a political pawn. We appreciate and continue to support efforts to bring back Brittney Griner, Paul Whelan and all Americans.” at home.
Getting Brittney and Paul back is the main objective, and all available means should be used. We must stay united. It will be difficult, but you have to do it,” said Marca citing Kagawa Kolas.
Basketball player Greiner has been playing for UMMC Yekaterinburg since 2015, she was sentenced to 9 years in prison for drug trafficking and fined 1 million rubles. She must serve her sentence in a penal colony.
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