On the anniversary of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich's detention by Russian authorities, a rare unity among Congressional leaders was observed as they issued a joint statement condemning his captivity. Gershkovich, detained by the FSB on March 29, 2023, has spent a year in a Russian prison, with his situation drawing attention to the broader issue of press freedom. Kristen Welker of NBC, along with various news outlets and individuals including a close friend, Pjotr Sauer, have highlighted the difficult conditions Gershkovich faces. The case has also been linked to broader accusations of antisemitism by the Kremlin, with Gershkovich being a Jewish American. Amidst calls for his release, with statements like 'Silence = complicity' and emphasizing 'US action is critical', the U.S. special envoy expressed hope for a deal that could secure Gershkovich's freedom within the next 90 days. Danielle, Gershkovich's sister, expressed her admiration for him in a statement to CBC, saying, 'I'm in awe of my brother.'
In February, judges sentenced the Russian Marxist Boris Kagarlitsky to five years in prison under trumped-up charges of “justifying terrorism.” He wrote to Jacobin from his cell about the conditions that he and thousands of other Russian prisoners face. https://t.co/p5QbxgnS9y
Alsu Kurmasheva is an American journalist. She's being held in deplorable conditions in Russia for the "crime" of journalism. She should be set free immediately. #FreeAlsu https://t.co/P5EfpO2qrM
Russian court extends pre-trial detention of RFE/RL journalist https://t.co/wkjD4F3kN0 https://t.co/7MGzIeV68F
3/29 marked one year since @WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich’s baseless imprisonment by the Russian government. I’m urging the Biden administration to do everything in its power to #BringEvanHome, along with other Americans who've been wrongfully detained in Russia.
It’s Monday, April 1, 2024. WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich was detained by the FSB Mar 29, 2023. One year and three days ago 'I'm in awe of my brother,' Danielle told CBC https://t.co/x3svR2ddHD JOURNALISM IS NOT A CRIME FREE EVAN NOW! #IStandWithEvan https://t.co/rgXyByiSw1
U.S. special envoy hopeful for deal to free Evan Gershkovich from Russia in next 90 days - YouTube https://t.co/KXiBW4jLPy
1 YEAR SINCE JOURNALIST IMPRISONED IN RUSSIA: NBC REMINDS THE WORLD Kristen Welker: “It has been one year since Wall Street Journal's Evan Gershkovish has been imprisoned in Russia for doing his job. Here at MTP, we join our colleagues at WSJ and news organizations across the… https://t.co/johAhC7oIx
A close friend of detained Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, Pjotr Sauer, speaks regularly to the journalist who tells him of the nightmare he has been living for the past 12 months holed up in a Russian prison, @australian. https://t.co/dhitKEyhdZ
Kremlin’s antisemitism, seen in comments on Zelensky and actions, also targets Evan Gershkovich, a Jewish American. This detention is hate. Silence = complicity. US action is critical for his freedom. #EvanGershkovich #MeTooUnlessUrAJew Demand justice. ✊ https://t.co/XSfsI5fTIF
It’s Sunday March 31, 2024. WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich was detained by the FSB Mar 29, 2023. One year and two days ago Ways you can help Evan: https://t.co/MoCMLSbqeE JOURNALISM IS NOT A CRIME FREE EVAN NOW! #IStandWithEvan https://t.co/8KRn1IOnEn
Congressional leaders found a rare moment of unity Friday to issue a joint statement condemning the detention of American journalist Evan Gershkovich, marking one year since his captivity in Russian began. https://t.co/N4RF5h2b77