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President Biden met with the families of Russian detainees Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan at the White House on Friday, reaffirming his commitment to bringing the two individuals home.
Mr. Biden met with the families separately for the first time since the U.S. citizens were detained in Russia.
“The president appreciated the opportunity to learn more about Brittney and Paul from those who love them the most, and acknowledged that every minute they are being held is a minute too long,” White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement.
The Biden administration has long been working on the release of Ms.
