[matt321]

Why? She undoubtedly broke the law (that she knew about) in Russia. If a Russian came to America and broke the law they would have to stay and pay the price. Why should she get any special treatment? Americans have gone to jail all over the world and they are still there, why not try to get them back too?

[dam_broke_it]

Russian officers are known for planting evidence:

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/7/26/russias-drug-laws-t...

[mytailorisrich]

It looks like the US want to discuss/negotiate with the Russians and try to use these side issues to get the ball rolling.