The U.S. ambassador to Russia has been able to visit the Wall Street Journal reporter, Evan Gershkovich, who was detained more than two weeks ago on charges of espionage.
The ambassador reiterated a call for the release of Evan GershkovichThe U.S. ambassador to Russia said Monday that she was able to visit the Wall Street Journal reporter who was detained more than two weeks ago on charges of espionage.
Ambassador Lynne Tracy said that she visited Evan Gershkovich in Moscow's Lefortovo Prison, notorious for harsh conditions, and “he is in good health and remains strong." It was “the first time we’ve been permitted access to him since his wrongful detention more than two weeks ago,” she said on Twitter. “We reiterate our call for his immediate release.”Get Tri-state area news and weather forecasts to your inbox.
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