Russia is moving detained U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner to a penal colony.
, was transferred out of a detention center on November 4, her Russian legal team said.
"Every minute that Brittney Griner must endure wrongful detention in Russia is a minute too long," Jean-Pierre said in a statement."As the administration continues to work tirelessly to secure her release, the president has directed the administration to prevail on her Russian captors to improve her treatment and the conditions she may be forced to endure in a penal colony."
"We expect Russian authorities to provide our Embassy officials with regular access to all U.S. citizens detained in Russia, including Brittney, as is their obligation," said Blinken, adding that the Biden administration would"continue to press for fair and transparent treatment" for all Americans held in Russia.
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