US Makes 'Substantial Offer' To Secure Release Of Paul Whelan, Brittney Griner

The Biden administration says it has made a "substantial offer" to secure the release of two Americans who have been detained by Russia. CNN reported that Washington has offered to release convicted Russian arms trafficker Viktor Bout in exchange for Paul Whelan and Brittney Griner, but the White House and the Department of State refused to reveal details of the proposed deal. Dubbed the merchan