By Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden said on Wednesday he expected Russian President Vladimir Putin will be willing to talk more seriously with Washington about a potential prisoner swap to secure the release of U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner. “My hope is, now that the election is over, that Mr. Putin will be able to discuss with us and be willing to talk more seriously about prisoner exchange,” Biden told reporters at a press conference. “My intention is to get her home,” he added. Biden’s Democratic Party performed better than expected in the Nov. 8 midterms…