Kremlin Insists Brittney Griner Is Not A ‘Hostage’ After Extending Her Detention A Third Time

Topline Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov pushed back against suggestions that WNBA star Brittney Griner was being held hostage by Russian authorities, in an interview with NBC News on Monday, a statement that comes amid ongoing efforts to secure her release after Russian authorities extended her detention. Key Facts Peskov told NBC News Griner was detained…