Biden told CNN’s Jake Tapper, in an interview that aired Tuesday, that he would be open to talking with Putin about Griner’s release
Reports indicate meeting to take place Friday
Call took place after public acknowledgment of deal to secure U.S. citizens release
WNBA star has been detained since February
Detained WNBA star's trial began in Russia on July 1
WNBA star faces up to 10 years in prison
WNBA star detained in Moscow airport in February
HRC, GLAAD among letter signatories
Calls to embassy phone in Moscow went unanswered on Saturday
State Department officials on Monday met with WNBA star's teammates
