Families of Americans detained in Russia amid conflict remain hopeful, despite fears of running out of time

Families of Americans stuck in Russia are hopeful that their loved ones will return home to the United States though the conflict with Ukraine continues.

"We’ve got to get our son back before he dies, or they put more charges on him." Brittney Griner #42 of the Phoenix Mercury arrives with her gold medal from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics before the game against the Atlanta Dream on August 15, 2021 at Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona. (Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images) A sign reading "Free Brittney Griner" is seen on a television camera during the championship game of the Big West Conference basketball tournament between the Cal State Fullerton Titans and the Long Beach State 49ers at Dollar Loan Center on March 12, 2022 in Henderson, Nevada.  (Photo by Sam Morris/Getty Images)

Meanwhile, Russia has waged war on Ukraine for more than six weeks, since Kremlin forces first invaded the country on Feb. 24. Since then, at least 1,611 people have been killed and another 2,227 have been hurt, according to the Office of the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights on Thursday.