Brittney Griner was seen in a Russian courtroom on Friday and her pre-trial detention was extended for a month. Russia’s TASS agency reported, citing a source, that talks were underway in a prisoner exchange – Griner for notorious arms dealer Viktor Bout. Russia’s TASS agency reported, citing a source, that talks were underway in a prisoner exchange – Brittney Griner for notorious arms dealer Viktor Bout. "The welfare and safety of U.S. citizens abroad is among the highest priorities of the U.S government," a State Department spokesperson said. "The Department of State has determined that the Russian Federation has wrongfully detained U.S. citizen Brittney Griner.

Source: Fox News May 13, 2022 18:09 UTC