Spotlight Griner swap wasn't all US hoped for, but what it could get By ERIC TUCKER, Associated Press Dec 9, 2022 Dec 9, 2022 Updated Jun 14, 2023 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Antony Blinken's surprise announcement last July lacked any detail, but its meaning was crystal clear.kAmx? 2 C2C6 4@>>6?E @? 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