Russian Nobel laureate who helped expose atrocities of the Stalin era slams Putin in acceptance speech

• Live updates: Russia demanded a spy held in Germany be freed in exchange for Paul Whelan
• Putin floats possibility of nuclear ‘first use’
• Officials say Griner is ‘in good spirits’ and ‘incredibly gracious’ following her release from Russian custody

• Live updates: Russia demanded a spy held in Germany be freed in exchange for Paul Whelan
• Putin floats possibility of nuclear ‘first use’
• Officials say Griner is ‘in good spirits’ and ‘incredibly gracious’ following her release from Russian custody