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Evan Gershkovich was arrested V Russia last Thursday March 30, 2023 Wall Street Journal journalist accused of espionage for being discovered “red-handed” according to Maria Zakharova, official representative
Evan Gershkovich was arrested V Russia last Thursday March 30, 2023
Wall Street Journal journalist accused of espionage for being discovered “red-handed” according to Maria Zakharova, official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry.
After the arrest of Joe Biden, US President, and representatives of the European Union they demanded the release of Gershkovich.
In addition, they warned Americans living in Russia that they must leave the country if they do not want to be in risk be arrested.
“Journalists should be free to do their jobs and deserve protection,” Josep Borrell tweeted.
EU condemns arrest @evangershkovichjournalist and US citizen, in Russia.
Journalists must be free to practice their profession and deserve protection.
The Russian authorities have once again shown a systematic disregard for media freedom.
— Josep Borrell Fontelles (@JosepBorrellF) March 30, 2023
Evan did not contact his lawyer, who was forbidden V entrance sued in Moscow for protect journalist, but also the media.
If guilt is proven He can spend up to 20 years in prison. but for now it will be at least a month.
Daniil Berman, Evan’s lawyer, gives an interview near the Moscow court building. Photo via Reuters
Friends of the journalist too manifest through social networks showing support to Evan and his family. They created an email account to send cards Evan’s support in his time in prison, offering to translate the letters into Russian so that they can be sent.
Our friend Evan Gershkovich, a WSJ reporter arrested in Russia, is being held in one of Moscow’s most isolated prisons. It is really important for him to write, but the letters must be in Russian – send them to freegershkovich@gmail.com and we will translate them. pic.twitter.com/QoaKz4v0OC
— Liza Fokht (@lizafokht) March 31, 2023
Britney Griner case
In February last year in basketball player American Britney Griner arrested and sentenced to 9 years in prison in Russia for refilling vape cartridges containing cannabis.
This case grew to such a scale and caused such controversy that it became social conflict This caused a lot of pressure on the government.
To resolve this conflict, A. exchange with the young basketball player and a Russian prisoner who served 12 years in an American prison and served for arms trafficking.
In the case of Evan Gershkovich, Russia could also end the prisoner exchange, which would benefit Russia militarily and the United States socially or politically.
Via Twitter @LeonPMuhire
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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