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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Bevan Hurley

Brittney Griner speaks out for first time since her release from Russian prison

US Army South / Miguel Negron

Brittney Griner said she will do “whatever” it takes to secure the release of former US Marine Paul Whelan in her first statement since being released from a Russian prison.

Ms Griner, 32, thanked her wife Cherelle, Phoenix Mercury teammates, her attorneys and the Biden administration for helping to secure her freedom in a prison swap for Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout.

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