Russian court denies Brittney Griner's appeal of nine-year drug sentence
USA TodayMAR 26 2023
The Spin
Pro-Russia narrative
Griner violated Russian law, and then she pleaded guilty. She’s just being held to account for her actions, not being “wrongfully detained,” as the US government is falsely claiming. Due process is proceeding despite Washington's statements about prisoner swaps.
Anti-Russia narrative
Regardless of how Russia wants to classify its holding of Griner, the US has made persistent advances to try to secure her release but there has been no cooperation from the other side. Russia should stop playing games and negotiate for her and Whelan’s release.