Leaders at The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and the Washington Post also ran a joint ad slamming Russia's "wrongful arrest" of Gershkovich "for no other reason than newsgathering, Axios reported. The congressional letter still has to be delivered to Gershkovich in Lefortovo prison. The letter continued: "Through your courageous journalistic endeavors, you have eloquently demonstrated how free speech and freedom of the press are the cornerstones of democracy around the world.'' "We commend you for your tireless efforts to report on hard-hitting subjects, uncover the truth, and shine a light on the lived experiences of the Russian people,'' the lawmakers wrote in the letter obtained by the Wall Street Journal. The Independent Association of Publishers' Employees and Wall Street Journal journalists rally in Washington, DC, on April 12, 2023, calling for the release of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich.Īndrew Cabellero-Reynolds/AFP/Getty ImagesĪ bipartisan group of 70 members of Congress wrote a letter to the detained journalist, condemning Russia for violating his "basic human rights," adding that the Kremlin "has stolen" a part of his life. Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders.
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