Blinken vows to push for the journalist Evan Gershkovich's release from Russian prison
American Journalist Evan Gershkovich Has Been Sentenced to Prison in RussiaWall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has been sentenced to prison in Russia on espionage charges, which he denies. Veuerβs Matt Hoffman reports.
Russia sentences US journalist Evan Gershkovich to 16 years in prisonGershkovich was convicted for alleged espionage, an accusation he, his employer and the US government vehemently deny, labelling the trial as a sham.
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