Blade spoke with Deputy Administrator Paloma Adams-Allen on Oct. 24
WNBA star convicted of smuggling drugs into country
WNBA star remains in Russian jail after drug smuggling conviction
President stressed 'fundamental freedoms' at risk around the world
Gathering took place on eve of U.N. General Assembly
WNBA star last month sentenced to nine years in Russian penal colony
Reports indicate meeting to take place Friday
Victor Madrigal-Borloz traveled across country in August
Embassy Cultural Attaché Cherrie Daniels spoke with Blade on July 22
Brittney Griner remains detained in Russia
