"We anticipate that Russian officials will try to frame the Ukrainian Armed Forces in anticipation of journalists and potential investigators visiting the site of the attack. In fact, we've already seen some spurious press reports to this effect, where they have planted evidence. CNN reported Wednesday that the White House believes Russia will falsify evidence ahead of visits to the prison by outside parties. On the detention of WNBA star Brittney Griner, Kirby elaborated further on what US President Joe Biden has been doing. "When I say personally involved, I mean, he's, he's in constant touch with all the members of his team that are working on Brittney's case and it's not just Secretary of State Blinken.

Source: CNN August 04, 2022 23:57 UTC