U.S. embassy meets with detained Brittney Griner

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3 years ago

November 4, 2022

Holly Stearnes

U.S. embassy officials have met with detained WNBA star Brittney Griner

U.S. embassy officials have met with detained WNBA star Brittney Griner, marking the first visit in months.

The White House says “she’s doing as well as can be expected under the circumstances.”

They added “the U.S. government made a significant offer to the Russians to resolve the unacceptable and wrongful” detention.

It comes as the U.S. government continues to strive for her release, saying its their ‘top priority.’

Griner was arrested at a Moscow airport for allegedly bringing cannabis oil into the country and has been sentenced to nine years behind bars.

The basketball start is now living in bleak conditions in penal colony.

It follows a member of the Pussy Riot, Maria Alyokhina, speaking to Reuters about the conditions in the prison.

Alyokhina would know because she spent two years there as an inmate.

She says the conditions include tedious manual work, poor hygiene and lack of access to medical care.

Zelenskyy reveals planned UAE talks with Russia and the United States

Zelenskyy announces trilateral talks with Russia and the US in UAE, urging stronger European political will at the World Economic Forum.

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2 hours ago

January 23, 2026

Ahron Young

Zelenskyy announces trilateral talks with Russia and the US in UAE, urging stronger European political will at the World Economic Forum.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy says trilateral talks with Russia and the United States are planned in the United Arab Emirates as efforts to end the war intensify.

He also criticised European leaders at the World Economic Forum, calling for stronger political will.

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Albanese apologises to Jewish community at Bondi attack memorial

Albanese apologizes to Jewish community, pledges to combat antisemitism after Bondi terror attack during Sydney memorial.

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2 hours ago

January 23, 2026

Ahron Young

Albanese apologizes to Jewish community, pledges to combat antisemitism after Bondi terror attack during Sydney memorial.

Anthony Albanese has apologised to the Jewish community, saying Australia failed to keep people safe after the Bondi terror attack.

Speaking at a memorial in Sydney, he pledged to confront antisemitism and stand with families and first responders in grief and unity.

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U.S. envoys head to Moscow as Ukraine peace talks accelerate

U.S. envoys to meet Putin, signaling a potential shift in Ukraine war diplomacy.

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1 day ago

January 22, 2026

Harvey Vargas

U.S. envoys to meet Putin, signaling a potential shift in Ukraine war diplomacy.

Senior U.S. envoys are preparing to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin as diplomatic efforts around the war in Ukraine gather pace. The visit comes after Russia formally requested high-level talks, signalling a potential shift in momentum.

Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are set to travel to Moscow following months of behind-the-scenes discussions. The move underscores Washington’s willingness to engage directly as negotiations enter a more decisive phase.

With global attention fixed on the outcome, the meeting could shape the next chapter of the conflict — and determine whether diplomacy can finally overtake military escalation.

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