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Russian-born Rybakina calls for peace and an end to war in Ukraine
LONDON : Russian-born Elena Rybakina said she wanted the war in Ukraine to end "as soon as possible" after reaching the Wimbledon semi-finals on Wednesday.
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Women's Euro 2022 tournament kicks off in England
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President Biden tells wife of WNBA star Brittney Griner he's working to get her released
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden spoke Wednesday with the wife of detained WNBA player Brittney Griner, who is on trial in Russia, to reassure her that he is working to win Griner's freedom as soon as possible, the White House said.
Joe Biden Speaks With Wife Of Basketball Star Detained In Russia
President Joe Biden spoke with the wife of women's basketball star Brittney Griner on Wednesday, telling her that he is working to secure her spouse's release from Russian detention, the White House said. Two-time Olympic champion Griner -- who has been held in Russia since February -- faces up to 10 years in prison on charges of smuggling cannabis vape cartridges into the country. "President Biden, joined by Vice President Harris, spoke today with Cherelle Griner, the wife of Brittney Griner who is wrongfully detained in Russia under intolerable circumstances," the White House said in a statement.
Russian-born Elena Rybakina calls for peace after reaching Wimbledon semi-finals
Russian-born Elena Rybakina called for the war in Ukraine to stop after she beat Ajla Tomljanovic to secure a maiden appearance in the Wimbledon semi-finals.
Wimbledon 2022: "I just want the war to end as soon as possible"
Three years ago Elena Rybakina was representing Russia, the country of her birth, and if she’d stayed she would have been banned from competing at Wimbledon because of the war in Ukraine.