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Who is Brittney Griner and why is her case causing waves in Washington and the Kremlin?

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Experts say tensions between the US and Russia have made Brittney Griner's situation worse. (AP Photo: Alexander Zemlianichenko)

US basketballer Brittney Griner has pleaded guilty to a drugs charge in a Russian court.

Ms Griner says she had "no intent" to break the law, and has appealed directly to President Joe Biden to step up US efforts to bring her home.

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