“We didn’t set the task to move from those talks to something else, but they do create a certain atmosphere.'
, an American currently detained in Russia. Biden said his administration was committed to continuing efforts to secure Whelan's release.
The U.S. had proposed deals to free both Griner and Whelan. However, Russia views Whelan as an alleged spy and rejected every proposal involving him,Ned Price, spokesman for the State Department, told CNN Friday morning that he agreed with the Russian president's recent comments. "It's not often we can say that we actually agree with something President Putin said, but today I can say that," Price told CNN. "President Putin himself has said that these discussions will continue. These discussions absolutely will continue."
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