Britney Griner released 12-08-2022

I’m making of it from the words you’re choosing to use.

“I’m happy she was released” but…

Whelan was convicted of espionage by Russia and is being treated as a spy. That’s unfortunate but he shouldn’t be the sticking point for ever securing the release of other Americans.

Don’t forget this administration got Trevor Reed home, too.

From what I'm reading the US offered a 2 for 2 swap and Russia turned it down and would only do the Griner deal.