LeBron James has finally spoken up about Brittney Griner, the WNBA star languishing in a Russian jail on drug charges, and has said if he were her, he may not even want to return to America. For the full article, click here.
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WNBA star Brittney Griner pleads guilty to drugs charge in Russian court
Brittney Griner, the WNBA All Star held in Russia on drug charges since February, pleaded guilty in a Moscow-area court Thursday. For the full article, click here.
Trial for US basketball star begins in Moscow-area court
MOSCOW — American basketball star Brittney Griner appeared in a Moscow-area court for trial Friday, about 4 1/2 months after she was arrested on cannabis possession charges at an airport while traveling to play for a Russian team. For the full article, click here.
Biden: High gas prices to last ‘as long as it takes’ for Ukraine victory
American drivers will have to endure high gas prices for “as long as it takes” for Ukraine to defeat Russia’s invasion, President Biden told reporters in Spain Thursday. For the full article, click here.
US announces millions in military aid to Ukraine after Blinken, Austin meet with Zelensky
The United States announced new military aid to Ukraine following a secretive meeting in Kyiv between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and top US diplomats on Sunday. For the full article, click here.
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White House: Russia Could Launch Attack on Ukraine ‘at Any Point’
The White House raised more concerns about the future of Ukraine on Tuesday, as Russians amass troops at the border. For the full article, click here.