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US talking to Russia about prisoner swap

2022-07-30 20:11:47Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
US talking to Russia about prisoner swap
Secretary of State Antony Blinchen and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov

The White House criticized russia's added demands on the U.S. proposal to trade basketball player Brittney Griner and former Marine Paul Whelan, saying Moscow is using tricks to avoid the U.S. offer. According to U.S. media, Russia has called for the exchange of a convicted killer in Germany to be included in the proposal.

Efforts to bring U.S. citizens Britney Griner and Paul Whelan, who are being held in Russian prisons, appear to be facing a blockade.

The White House rejected a proposal by Russian officials to add another prisoner to the proposed exchange – Vadim Krasikov.

The latter has been convicted by German authorities of murder.

The White House said that "holding hostage two Americans who are being held illegally, for a murderer found in a third country, is not a serious offer."

The statement came after Secretary of State Antony Blinchen spoke with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov about reaching an agreement.

"We had a honest and direct conversation. I asked the Kremlin to accept the important proposal we have presented to them, "Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.

According to U.S. media sources, the proposal is for Ms. Griner and Mr. Whelan to be exchanged for Russian arms trafficker Victor Bout, who is in an American prison.

After the phone call, Secretary Blinchen did not give many details about the Russian side's response.

"Mr. Blinchen was very clear. It was also said that there is no illusion and that we expect talks and negotiations to continue" said White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre.

But Moscow says Mr. Lavrov demanded that the United States return to so-called "soft diplomacy," or secret negotiations, after the White House announced it had submitted a proposal.

Until a deal is reached, Paul Whelan's family is reluctant to speak in festive tones. His brother, David, told U.S. media that he "doesn't expect to see any movement for a few months, or at least until Mrs. Griner's case is closed."


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