“As for the president, he, of course, was not only directly involved, but also signs any proposals that we make,” RIA Novosti quoted Blinken as saying at a press conference.
He confirmed that the US had made an offer to Russia that could lead to the release of Americans Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan, but did not disclose its content.
Earlier, CNN, citing sources, reported that Biden supported a plan to exchange Russian businessman Viktor Bout for American basketball player Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan.