According to TASS, Jean-Pierre added that the tools to prevent the detention of American citizens also include visa restrictions for anyone involved in "unfair detentions."
On December 8, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced the exchange of US citizen Brini Griner for Russian Viktor Bout.
John Kirby, strategic communications coordinator at the White House National Security Council, said that the US authorities could not conclude an agreement with Russia to exchange American Paul Whelan on the same terms that were reached for the return of basketball player Brittney Griner.