The New York Times – Sports:
The American basketball star Brittney Griner has endured months in a Russian prison and the threat of years more, a wartime bargaining chip between Moscow and Washington.
Category: Russia
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Gray walls, books and a Lenin monument: A look inside the facility where Griner is detained.
The New York Times – Sports:
At least one other well-known foreigner has spent time there: Naama Issachar, the Israeli-American arrested in April 2019 when the Russian police said they had found a third of an ounce of marijuana in her luggage.
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Pictures of Brittney Griner in Custody Offer Few Clues to Her Well-Being
The New York Times – Sports:
Images of the W.N.B.A. star released since her arrest in an airport near Moscow on Feb. 17 have been scrutinized for clues about her mental and physical health.
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Russian Court Sets July 1 as Brittney Griner’s Trial Date
The New York Times – Sports:
Ms. Griner, a seven-time W.N.B.A. all-star, has been in custody since February.
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At Cliburn Competition, Pianists From South Korea, Russia and Ukraine Triumph
The New York Times – Music:
The war in Ukraine loomed over the prestigious contest in Texas, named for the pianist Van Cliburn, who won a victory in Moscow at the height of the Cold War.
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Brittney Griner’s Team Meets With U.S. State Department Over Her Detainment
The New York Times – Sports:
Members of the Phoenix Mercury were encouraged to continue their public campaign for the W.N.B.A. star’s release from Russia, where the U.S. government has said she has been “wrongfully detained.”
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Alexander Nikitin, Who Coached a Chess Champion, Dies at 87
The New York Times – Sports:
Garry Kasparov was just 10 when Mr. Nikitin took him on as a student. By age 17, with Mr. Nikitin as his coach, he was a grandmaster.
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Trying to Contain William Klein in One Show Isn’t Easy
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
An I.C.P. retrospective displays the groundbreaking exuberance and tabloid punch of a master photographer.
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The Dangerous Challenge of Making a Film About Aleksei Navalny
The New York Times – Film:
A documentarian was in the room when the Russian opposition leader made a startling discovery. But it took time to win the politician’s trust.