Biden says US basketball star Griner safe and on her way home FRANCE 24 English

Brittney Griner was freed from prison in Russia and on her way home Thursday, President Joe Biden announced. The United States agreed to release imprisoned Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, Biden said, in a swap of prisoners that ends 10 months of detainment for Griner. Moments ago I spoke to Brittney Griner. She is safe. She is on a plane. She is on her way home, Biden said. ,Griner, prisonerswap, Russia Subscribe to France 24 now: LIVE Watch FRANCE 24 English 24, 7 here: Read the latest International News and Top Stories: Like us on Facebook: Follow us on Twitter: Discover the news in pictures on Instagram: