Footage of Brittney Griner prisoner swap released by Russia

Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) released footage of the prisoner swap of WNBA basketball player Brittney Griner and arms dealer Viktor Bout between Russia and the United States on Thursday, December 8, according to Russian state media. The footage first shows photos and images of Griner inside the prison, working and eating. A timestamp on the footage indicates it was recorded in late November. However, the date of the recording has not been independently verified. Griner is then shown exiting the prison, entering a prison-service vehicle, and boarding a Russian government plane.

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