Blinken reiterates Griner and Whelan have been wrongfully detained in Russia

Leila Fadel
Michele Kelemen

July 28, 2022 / 2:13 am

Secretary of State Blinken says he plans to speak with his Russian counterpart soon. A top priority is the release of Americans held by Russia: Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan.

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