
Saudi Arabia’ controversial crown prince Mohammed bin Salman, and the president of the UAE, have claimed they led the mediation efforts that led to the release of basketball star Brittney Griner.
As Joe Biden told the world that Ms Griner had been releaed from Russia after ten months detention, in exchange for the return to Moscow of convicted arms dealer Vicktor Bout, the United Arab Emirates claimed they had played a role in the negotiations that led to the swap.