Brittney Griner

Russia

Russia rejects appeal against Brittney Griner's prison sentence

The US basketball player was convicted in Moscow on drug charges in August.

25 October 2022

Ukraine

Ukraine war: What you need to know this Saturday

These are the latest developments in the Ukraine war you need to know about this Saturday.

17 September 2022

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Germany NATO spending, Wagner group, Griner appeal

Germany to fall short of NATO spending targets, US basketball star Brittney Griner appeal, and Wagner group HQ bombed: The latest developments in the Ukraine war.

15 August 2022

Russia

US basketball star Brittney Griner appeals nine-year Russian jail term

Griner, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, was convicted on 4 August after authorities found cannabis oil in her luggage

15 August 2022

Russia

Griner trial to continue amid increased US-Russia negotiations

The US WNBA star and two-time Olympic gold winner is on trial for cannabis possession. She claims there was no criminal intent.

1 August 2022