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On the recordJuly 27, 2022
In the coming days, I expect to speak with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov for the first time since the war began. I plan to raise an issue that`s a top priority for us. The release of Americans Paul Whelan and Brittney Griner, who have been wrongfully detained and must be allowed to come home. We put a substantial proposal on the table weeks ago to facilitate the release. Our governments have communicated repeatedly and directly on that proposal. And I`ll use the conversation to follow up personally and I hope, move us toward a resolution.
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Antony Blinken
Democratic · District of Columbia
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msnbc.com

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Antony Blinken discusses plans to negotiate the release of Paul Whelan and Brittney Griner with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov.

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