The White House has urged Russia to accept its offer of a deal for the release of Griner and former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan, who was sentenced to 16 years in prison on espionage charges. More: https://www.wltx.com/article/news/nation-world/kremlin-says-brittney-griner-prisoner-swap-offer-must-be-discussed-without-publicity/507-b0e0c9a4-7981-4566-ac8a-41f8903103cc