Two years after the arrest of Russian opposition politician Vladimir Kara-Murza on charges deemed politically motivated, U.S. lawmakers, alongside international figures, have reiterated their support for his release. Kara-Murza, a vocal critic of Putin who survived being poisoned twice, remains imprisoned under appalling conditions. His detention, condemned as an act to silence dissent and crush democracy, has drawn attention from figures such as Senator Durbin, who reflected on Kara-Murza's fight for democracy, and U.S. Representative McGovern, who demanded his immediate and unconditional release, urging the @StateDept to act. The UK has also expressed commitment to securing his freedom, emphasizing the fabricated nature of the charges against him. Speaker Pelosi highlighted the broader issue of unjust detentions by Putin's regime, including other individuals like Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan, underscoring the need for their release amidst Russia's illegal & unprovoked war.
For two years, courageous truthteller @vkaramurza has been unjustly imprisoned by Putin, who is determined to crush democracy & dissent. Kara-Murza, Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan & all unjustly detained must be immediately released. Our prayers are with them & their loved ones.
Two years on from his arrest on fabricated charges, @vkaramurza remains in prison in appalling conditions, at the hands of a regime determined to silence him and everything he stands for. The UK will not rest in our efforts to secure his release. https://t.co/WAXpg0irUl
From the early days of Russia’s illegal & unprovoked war, Ukrainian Ambassador @OMarkarova has been a strong & courageous advocate. It was an honor to meet with her this week. We must #StandWithUkraine & provide long-overdue assistance to defend democracy abroad. https://t.co/aD51eXzcsh
Honored to join congressional colleagues to demand the immediate and unconditional release of @vkaramurza, a brave man imprisoned by Russia for defending democracy and speaking out against #Putin’s war in Ukraine. The @StateDept must do all it can to free him. https://t.co/FPUM24N2e5
It was my honor to join Evgenia Kara-Murza to speak out against the detention of her husband Vladimir, a Putin critic who was poisoned twice, and reflect on his fight for democracy. https://t.co/6Vo5ayseOt
Two years after Russian opposition politician Vladimir Kara-Murza's arrest and conviction on terrorist charges viewed as politically motivated, U.S. lawmakers say they haven't forgotten their "friend." https://t.co/8DvCa5k51t