Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Sunday that the U.S. will provide every possible assistance to citizens who are being held in foreign countries.
There is only so much I can say at this point, given the privacy considerations.
The cases of other Americans who are in Russia are being worked on by the embassy team. We are doing everything we can to make sure that their rights are respected.
At a news conference with Maia Sandu, Blinken made his remarks.
Customs officials at the airport near Moscow said they found the drug in her luggage.
In the winter, like many other players, she has played overseas.
The State Department warned Americans not to travel to Russia because of the risk of harassment.
Nine days after Russia began its military invasion of Ukraine, another "do not travel" advisory was issued.
The Phoenix Mercury lost to the Chicago Sky in the NBA Finals last October. She won two gold medals for the United States at the Olympics in 2016 and 2021.
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