Senior officials argued that Viktor Bout's release in exchange for Brittney Griner would be a mistake, report says

Dec 9 2022 by Business Insider

 
President Joe Biden meets Cherelle Griner about the release of her wife, Brittney Griner in the Oval Office of the White House on December 8, 2022.

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WNBA star Brittney Griner was swapped for arms dealer Viktor Bout on Thursday. Her release marked the end of prolonged and agonizing negotiations for Biden, CNN reported. Some senior officials told Biden they thought Russia was getting the better deal, the outlet said.

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