Tributes pour in for Brittney Griner today, as she spends her 32nd birthday behind bars in Russia
BRITTNEY GRINER- Birthday wishes from around the world have flooded in today for WNBA star Brittney Griner.
The American has spent her 32nd birthday behind bars in a Russian prison cell.
It comes as U.S. consular officers complete a phone call with Griner and fellow American detainee, Paul Whelan.
The news of the phone conversation was confirmed during a State Department briefing, and follows months of no contact with the pair.
Brittney Griner & Paul Whelan Photo credit: CNN
It comes as the Biden Administration continues to push for their immediate release, attempting to strike a deal with Russia.
However, it remains difficult given the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Birthday behind bars
Today, marks 8 months since WNBA star Brittney Griner was detained for bringing cannabis oil into the country. It also marks Griner’s 32nd birthday.
She released a message from behind bars that read “thank you everyone for fighting so hard to get me home. All the support and love are definitely helping me.”
Tributes now flow in for the Basketball star, from around the globe.
Happy Birthday @brittneygriner ! You’re absence is felt everyday that you are not here, but today we come together to celebrate you. We love you BG, and we will not stop until you are home! pic.twitter.com/imJo8xWRvv