MJ Lee

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The US has been pushing obviously to get both Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan out as part of one deal. I'm told by US official that recently, Russians made clear they were only willing to negotiate for Griner -- not for Whelan -- due to different things each was accused of. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Dec. 8, 2022

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Kirby also said that US officials, in private conversations with their Ukrainian counterparts, have discussed "the risks of escalation" and "accountability on weapons systems." "We certainly have made it very clear our concerns about escalation," Kirby said. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Dec. 7, 2022

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While US kept pushing for Whelan to be part of this deal, Russians kept making clear he could not be -- ultimately, US had to make a choice. Official said to me: "It was a choice to get Brittney, or nothing." Described it as "difficult" decision for Biden. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Dec. 8, 2022