United States President Joe Biden spoke with the wife of basketball star Brittney Griner, who is being detained in Russia, the White House has said, and assured her that he is working to win Griner’s freedom as soon as possible.During Biden’s conversation with Griner’s wife, Cherelle Griner, on Wednesday, he offered his support to the family and committed to making sure they receive “all possible assistance” while the administration pursues steps to win her release, according to a White House statement.“The President called Cherelle to reassure her that he is working to secure Brittney’s release as soon as possible, as well as the release of Paul Whelan and other U.S. nationals who are wrongfully detained or held hostage in Russia and around the world,” according to the statement. “He also read her a draft of the letter the President is sending to Brittney Griner today.”
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