Antony Blinken actually said...
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.
Context
Blinken announces plans to discuss the release of detained Americans in talks with Russia.
07/26/2022