Blinken calls Greiner's return to the US 'absolute priority'

WASHINGTON, Aug 4 diplomacy, the release of US citizens Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan, who were convicted in Russia. According to American media, the States offer Russia to exchange Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan for Viktor Bout, but Russia allegedly requested another compatriot. Earlier, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov called on US counterpart Anthony Blinken for «quiet diplomacy» rather than public discussion.