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The Secretary of State said Sunday that the United States will provide assistance to any citizen being held on foreign soil.
According to the report, Blinken said.
"There's only so much I can say given the privacy considerations at this point. Whenever an American is detained anywhere in the world, we of course stand ready to provide every possible assistance, and that includes in Russia.
"We have an embassy team that's working on the cases of other Americans who are detained in Russia. We're doing everything we can to see to it that their rights are upheld and respected."
The New York Times reported Saturday that the Russian Federal Customs Service had stopped her at an airport near Moscow in February after they found cannabis oil in her luggage.
The Russian Federal Customs Service is holding the Phoenix Mercury center. The Mercury said in a statement that they are aware of the situation and that their main concern is getting Griner home safely.
"We are aware of and are closely monitoring the situation with Brittney Griner in Russia. We remain in constant contact with her family, her representation, the WNBA and NBA. We love and support Brittney and at this time our main concern is her safety, physical and mental health, and her safe return home."
Cherelle Griner asked for privacy as they continue to work on bringing the WNBA veteran home, and she also posted a message to the social media site.
"Thank you to everyone who has reached out to me regarding my wife's safe return from Russia. Your prayers and support are greatly appreciated. I love my wife wholeheartedly, so this message comes during one of the weakest moments of my life. I understand that many of you have grown to love BG over the years and have concerns and want details. Please honor our privacy as we continue to work on getting my wife home safely."
During the WNBA offseason, many of the players compete in overseas leagues. She last played for Russia in January, before the Russian Women's Basketball premier league took a two-week break.
The league resumed on February 23.
Tensions between the Russian government and the United States have increased in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The Mercury selected a player in the draft. She earned seven All-Star selections in nine seasons for the team. He is shooting 56.0 percent from the floor and 35.3 percent from deep in the games he has played.
The Mercury will open the season against Las Vegas on May 6.
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The U.S. Secretary of State will provide every possible assistance.
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