Russian court on Aug. 4 convicted WNBA star of drug smuggling.
Call took place after public acknowledgment of deal to secure U.S. citizens release
Homosexuality punishable by death in kingdom
WNBA star faces up to 10 years in prison
WNBA star detained in Moscow airport in February
HRC, GLAAD among letter signatories
Calls to embassy phone in Moscow went unanswered on Saturday
LGBTQ+ and intersex activists welcomed Gustavo Petro's election
Brittney Griner, Saudi Arabia among issues discussed
State Department officials on Monday met with WNBA star's teammates