Brittney Griner is best known for her time spent on the court as aWNBAchampion and Olympic gold medalist.
Her arrest took place on February 17, just days before Russian troops invaded Ukraine, according toReuters.
The Phoenix Mercury player urged Biden to not forget about her and other imprisoned Americans.
TheBBCnotes that this is the first concrete effort made to release Griner.
Insiders say that Griner’s trial in Russia must wrap up before the trade deal can be settled.
