WNBA star Brittney Griner, who spent 10 months detained in Russia in 2022, is speaking out about the release of Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan.

WNBA star Brittney Griner opened up for the first time about her harrowing detention in Russia and the “mistake” that got her sentenced to nine years in prison.

WNBA star Brittney Griner reflected on learning she was going to be released from Russian prison and voiced her support for bringing other Americans home.

WNBA star Brittney Griner, who was opened up for the first time about her harrowing experience in a Russian prison in an exclusive interview that will air on “20/20."

WNBA star Brittney Griner shared her story for the first time about her harrowing months-long detention in Russia in an exclusive 20/20 special that will air on May 1.

WNBA star Brittney Griner said "digging deep" helped her get through her detainment at a Russian prison last year.

Brittney Griner thanked her family and friends and credited her faith for surviving her time in custody on Friday in her first comments since being released from Russia.

Brittney Griner on Wednesday posted an open letter thanking fans for their support and urging them to write to Paul Whalen, an American detained in Russia.

Roger Carstens, U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs who helped secure Brittney Griner’s release, said he told Paul Whelan: "We haven't forgotten you."

Brittney Griner is doing well while recovering in Texas after being freed from Russia and returning to the U.S. last week, John Kirby said on "This Week"

Throughout Brittney Griner's detention in Russia, top WNBA and NBA stars rallied for her on and off the court, putting pressure on the White House to secure her release.

The White House offered more details on Thursday about how President Joe Biden and U.S. officials were able to secure WNBA star Brittney Griner's return from Russia.

The DEA agent who was involved in the investigation that led to Viktor Bout's conviction said he's 'disgusted' by Bout's release after swap made for Brittney Griner.

Here's a look back at major developments in the case of WNBA star Brittney Griner, who was released after the U.S. negotiated a prisoner exchange with Russia.

Convicted arms dealer Viktor Bout has been swapped by the U.S. for American WNBA player Brittney Griner who was detained in Russia earlier this year.

Brittney Griner has been taken to a penal colony in the Russian region of Mordovia, her lawyers said in a statement on Thursday.

Brittney Griner, the WNBA star held hostage by Russia, has been transferred to a prison camp somewhere in the country, according to her lawyers.

WNBA star Brittney Griner, who is facing nine years in a Russian prison, met with U.S. officials in Russia on Thursday, according to the State Department.

A Russian court has denied the appeal of WNBA Brittney Griner on Tuesday, who is facing a nine-year prison sentence on drug charges.

President Joe Biden met Friday with the families of Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan, two American citizens who remain detained in Russia.

Members of the Biden administration are now urging Bill Richardson to take a back seat amid efforts to secure the release of Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan from Russia

The United States is discouraging former NBA player Dennis Rodman from traveling to Russia to help secure the release of detained WNBA star Brittney Griner.

Bill Richardson, who has been a frequent emissary in hostage negotiations, spoke with ABC News about the two Americans currently held in Russia.

Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan should hopefully be released from Russia as part of a "two-for-two" prisoner swap, former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Bill Richardson said

WNBA star Brittney Griner was sentenced on Thursday after being detained in Russia for over five months.

WNBA star Brittney Griner was found guilty on drug charges in a Moscow-area court Thursday. She was then sentenced to nine years in prison.

The Biden administration's unusual decision to publicize its offer to Russia to free Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan was made in part to reassure Americans

American basketball star Brittney Griner was back in court for her drug possession trial in Russia on Tuesday, as the U.S. floats a proposal to secure her release.

WNBA star Brittney Griner appeared in a Russian court on Thursday morning for the third day of her trial as the Biden administration works to secure her release.

Brittney Griner testified on Wednesday in a Russian court after the WNBA star's legal team requested more time for her to prepare.

As Brittney Griner returned to court in Russia on Tuesday for her drug possession trial, the American basketball star told ABC News she has a message for her wife.

Trevor Reed, a former Marine who was freed from a Russian prison in a prisoner swap, said he's hopeful a deal could be worked out for two Americans detained there.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that the U.S. had put a “substantial offer” on the table for Russia aimed at bringing home two Americans imprisoned in Russia.

Antony Blinken said the U.S. "put a substantial proposal on the table weeks ago to facilitate" the release of Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan from Russia

Paul Whelan's twin brother, David Whelan, spoke to ABC News' Robin Roberts during an interview Thursday on "Good Morning America."

Brittney Griner’s attorney presented new evidence in court on the fourth day of her trial in Russia, where the WNBA star has been detained for nearly five months.

Former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson is planning to travel to Russia for talks aimed at finding a deal to free the WNBA star, a source tells ABC News.

As American basketball star Brittney Griner remains detained in Russia, Trevor Reed said he knows her grim reality all too well.

Brittney Griner says she's guilty in Russian court and vape cartridges were in her luggage unintentionally.

President Biden and Vice President Harris called Cherelle Griner, wife of detained WNBA star Brittney Griner to discuss her letter and release from Russian custody.