Russian court on Aug. 4 convicted WNBA star of drug smuggling.
Call took place after public acknowledgment of deal to secure U.S. citizens release
Blinken indicates that the administration would like a response from Moscow
Detained WNBA star's trial to begin on July 1
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
Consular visit took place on May 19
She will inevitably be labeled a hostage