More than 40 countries have signed on to a statement criticizing Russia over the detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich
The statement, which the U.S. helped circulate at the United Nations, calls on Moscow to “release those they hold on political grounds, and to end the draconian crackdown on freedom of expression, including against members of the media.”
The U.S. ambassador to the U.N., Linda Thomas-Greenfield, said the countries signing the statement are “calling on Russia to immediately release Evan Gershkovich and to end its draconian crackdown on free press.” Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that a visit from U.S. consular officials would be allowed “in due time in line with the consular practices and Russian legislation.” Russia hasn’t given any clear explanation for denying access to Mr. Gershkovich.
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