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The Russian Embassy in the United States said that America has launched a real “hunt” for Russians who are abroad. Thus, the diplomatic department commented on the criticism from the representatives of the White House regarding the verdict of the American basketball player Brittney Griner.
According to diplomats, some American public organizations and officials who criticize the decision of the Russian court distort information and distort facts. In this regard, the embassy recalled that about a hundred citizens of the Russian Federation are currently in pre-trial detention centers and prisons in the United States.
“Washington has launched a real “hunt” for Russians at the moment when they go abroad. Since 2008, about 50 such cases have been recorded. We appeal to the United States and urge them to stop shifting problems from a sick head to a healthy one,” the diplomatic department added.
Earlier, White House Press Secretary Karin Jean-Pierre, speaking to media representatives, said that Washington still expects Moscow to accept the American version of the prisoner exchange proposal.