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Brittney Griner gets out of a plane bringing her back from Russia

Brittney Griner gets out of a plane bringing her back from Russia Source: Getty / SUZANNE CORDEIRO

American basketball player Brittney Griner has arrived in the United States after being released in a prisoner exchange for a Russian arms dealer. Her release has resulted in renewed calls for the release of US former marine and police officer who remains in Russia serving a 25-year sentence.

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American basketball player Brittney Griner has arrived in the United States after being released in a prisoner exchange for a Russian arms dealer. Her release has resulted in renewed calls for the release of US former marine and police officer who remains in Russia serving a 25-year sentence.

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