The U.S. basketball star, detained for more than eight months so far, is being transferred to an undisclosed prison in Russia, her lawyers said. The United States denounced the move.
Category: Russia
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Brittney Griner Transferred to Russian Penal Colony
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Brittney Griner Is Being Moved to a Russian Penal Colony, Her Lawyers Say
The New York Times – Sports:The basketball player’s case has become part of a geopolitical struggle between Russia and the United States.
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Daria Kasatkina’s Tumultuous and Triumphant Season
The New York Times – Sports:The tennis star has spoken out against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and come out as gay with her partner, the figure skater and fellow Russian Natalia Zabiiako. And she’s winning.
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China Is Burning More Coal, a Growing Climate Challenge
The New York Times – Business:The country’s emissions of greenhouse gases rose last year at the fastest pace in a decade. Beijing is looking for alternatives.
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Brittney Griner’s Prison Term Is Upheld by Russian Court
The New York Times – Sports:The W.N.B.A. athlete is facing nine years in a Russian prison on a drug charge. A prisoner swap may be her only path home.
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Brittney Griner Doesn’t Expect ‘Miracles to Happen’ With Her Appeal
The New York Times – Sports:If the appeals court near Moscow won’t overrule Ms. Griner’s verdict, it will come into force and she will be sent to a penal colony.
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Hints of Russians’ Return to International Sports Rekindle Debate Over Their Exclusion
The New York Times – Sports:Thomas Bach, the leader of the International Olympic Committee, has said that sport needs to find a means for building peace and communication. His member organizations are saying, “Not yet.”
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The Red Adidas Tracksuit Sealed the Deal
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Katherine Bonneau was charmed by Mikhail Kosyan’s ability to be himself, along with his sense of humor and thoughtfulness. They were engaged after seven months.
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Lessons From Liz Truss’s Handling of U.K. Inflation
The New York Times – Business:The sharp policy U-turn by Liz Truss, Britain’s prime minister, reveals the perils of taking the wrong path in the fight against scalding inflation.