Former NBA star says he plans to 'go this week'
Group regained control of country on Aug. 15, 2021
Brittney Griner, Saudi Arabia among issues discussed
Acting chargƩ d'affaires summoned on Thursday
Jessica Stern named to position in June 2021
Consular visit took place on May 19
Out WNBA star detained in Moscow in February.
Anti-LGBTQ crackdown continues to spark outrage
The Biden administrationās pledge to champion LGBTQ rights abroad was the dominant international story in 2021
Previous administration withdrew from body in 2018