Mary Ilyushina

Russia reporter for The Washington Post

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Former WNBA star Brittney Griner has been sentenced to nine and a half years in prison for drug smuggling. The Biden administration is working to free her.

18-hour work day in Russian colony could be reality for former WNBA star

Former WNBA star Brittney Griner has been sentenced to nine and a half years in prison for drug smuggling. The Biden administration is working to free her.

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