{"id":2034057,"date":"2023-09-15T22:46:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-16T02:46:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-ambassador-visits-jailed-wsj-reporter-evan-gershkovich-in-russia-remains-strong\/"},"modified":"2023-09-15T22:49:16","modified_gmt":"2023-09-16T02:49:16","slug":"us-ambassador-visits-jailed-wsj-reporter-evan-gershkovich-in-russia-remains-strong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-ambassador-visits-jailed-wsj-reporter-evan-gershkovich-in-russia-remains-strong\/","title":{"rendered":"US Ambassador visits imprisoned WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich in Russia, finds him resilient."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fus-ambassador-visits-jailed-wsj-reporter-evan-gershkovich-in-russia-remains-strong%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2034057&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>U.S. Ambassador Visits\u2063 Detained Wall Street Journal Reporter in Moscow Prison<\/h2>\n<p>The U.S. \u2063Ambassador to\u200d Russia, Lynne Tracy, made a compelling\u200c visit\u200c to Evan Gershkovich, the Wall Street Journal reporter currently \u2064held at\u200d Moscow&#8217;s notorious Lefortovo Prison. This visit\u200c comes after\u2062 a Moscow court extended \u2063Gershkovich&#8217;s\u2063 detention on espionage charges, keeping him behind bars until at least November 30.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement released on the U.S.\u200b Embassy Moscow&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sickening-video-shows-antifa-allegedly-stab-4-trump-supporters-in-washington-dc\/\" title=\"Sickening Video Shows Antifa Allegedly Stab 4 Trump Supporters in Washington DC\">social media account<\/a>, Ambassador Tracy \u200bexpressed her\u2063 unwavering support for Gershkovich,\u200c whom the United States has declared \u200cas &#8220;wrongfully detained.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/world\/mike-pence-says-us-troops-may-have-to-fight-if-ukraine-doesnt-repel-russia-5492251\">Mike Pence \u2062Says US Troops May Have to Fight If Ukraine Doesn&#8217;t Repel Russia<\/a> &#8211; 9\/15\/2023<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/world\/putin-kim-meeting-in-russias-far-east-marred-by-missile-strike-on-sevastopol-5490851\">Putin\u2013Kim \u200dMeeting in Russia\u2019s Far East Marred by Missile Strike on Sevastopol<\/a> &#8211; 9\/13\/2023<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The U.S. Embassy emphasized that Gershkovich &#8220;remains strong&#8221;\u200c and is staying updated with the latest news,\u200c including his parents&#8217; advocacy for his release at the United Nations headquarters in \u2062New York.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We reiterate our call for his \u2063and \u2062Paul Whelan\u2019s immediate release,&#8221; stated the U.S. Embassy Moscow.<\/p>\n<p>Gershkovich has been in detention since March, facing allegations of espionage on behalf of the United States. Both he\u2062 and his \u200demployer vehemently deny these \u2064charges, with the U.S.\u200b government declaring his detention wrongful. However, Russian \u200dauthorities have yet to\u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/zeldin-accuses-state-department-of-sanctioning-former-albanian-president-as-retribution-for-loyalty-to-republicans\/\" title=\"Zeldin Accuses State Department of Sanctioning Former Albanian President as Retribution for Loyalty to Republicans\">provide concrete evidence<\/a> to support the accusations.<\/p>\n<p>The Wall Street Journal expressed deep disappointment over Gershkovich&#8217;s continued detention, asserting that the allegations against him are baseless. They continue to advocate for his immediate release, emphasizing that journalism is not a crime.<\/p>\n<p>Of particular concern is Gershkovich&#8217;s incarceration at Moscow&#8217;s\u2064 Lefortovo Prison, known for its harsh conditions.<\/p>\n<p>President Joe Biden has expressed his intention to pursue a prisoner swap for Gershkovich, although no concrete developments have been reported.<\/p>\n<p>In a\u200b related development, \u2064the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs declared two U.S. diplomats &#8220;persona non grata,&#8221; prompting\u200d a swift response from the U.S. Embassy Moscow.<\/p>\n<p>The embassy released\u2063 a statement completely rejecting the basis for\u200c the expulsion, asserting that the \u200btwo diplomats were accredited and their work was consistent with their diplomatic status.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We have \u200cpreviously voiced\u2064 our strong protest of the \u200bRussian government\u2019s attempts to intimidate and harass U.S. Embassy employees,&#8221; the statement added.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Gershkovich\u200d is\u200b the first American reporter to face espionage charges in \u2063Russia \u2064since 1986. The Russian Foreign Ministry has indicated that a swap for Gershkovich could be considered after\u2063 a verdict is reached in his\u200d trial, which could last for \u200dmore than a year \u2063under Russian \u200clegal\u2063 procedures.<\/p>\n<p><i>The Associated Press contributed \u200cto this report.<\/i><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What actions can the international community\u2064 take to support journalists like Gershkovich and\u2064 protect press freedom worldwide<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Developments\u200c in\u2062 Ukraine and the\u2063 Putin-Kim meeting. The embassy stated that \u2062Gershkovich&#8217;s determination to continue reporting on important events is unwavering despite the challenging circumstances he faces.<\/p>\n<p>The visit by Ambassador Tracy not only demonstrates the United States&#8217; support \u200cfor\u2063 Gershkovich but also \u2063its commitment to protecting freedom of the press and the \u200drights\u2062 of journalists. The U.S. government has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dem-candidate-who-called-climate-crisis-an-existential-threat-represented-oil-company-after-major-spill\/\" title=\"Dem Candidate Who Called \u2018Climate Crisis\u2019 An \u2018Existential Threat\u2019 Represented Oil Company After Major Spill\">repeatedly expressed concern<\/a>\u200d over Gershkovich&#8217;s detention and has called for his immediate release.<\/p>\n<p>The charges\u2064 of espionage against Gershkovich have been strongly refuted by both the Wall Street Journal and the U.S. government. It is evident\u2064 that the accusations are unfounded and politically motivated, aimed at silencing a journalist who is committed to \u2063reporting the truth.<\/p>\n<p>Lefortovo Prison has gained a notorious reputation for being used to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-ambassador-visits-jailed-wsj-reporter-evan-gershkovich-in-russia-remains-strong\/\" title=\"US Ambassador visits imprisoned WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich in Russia, finds him resilient.\">hold high-profile political prisoners<\/a> and journalists critical of the Russian government. The conditions in this prison have raised concerns among <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/refugee-watchdog-calls-for-immediate-action-in-ethiopia\/\" title=\"Refugee Watchdog Calls for Immediate Action in Ethiopia\">human rights organizations<\/a> and the international community.<\/p>\n<p>Ambassador Tracy&#8217;s\u200c visit \u2064sends a powerful \u200bmessage to the Russian government that the United States \u200cwill not tolerate the unjust \u2064detention of journalists and that it will\u200d continue\u200b to advocate for press freedom around the\u200d world.<\/p>\n<p>The case of Gershkovich is not an isolated incident. It highlights the broader\u200d challenges faced by journalists in Russia and other countries where press freedom is restricted. The targeting of journalists \u200bundermines the fundamental values of democracy and the importance of a \u2063free press in holding governments accountable.<\/p>\n<p>It is crucial for the \u200cinternational community to support journalists like\u2062 Gershkovich, who risk their lives and freedom to bring truthful and unbiased reporting to\u200d the public. \u200dSuch support can include diplomatic pressure, raising awareness through media coverage, and demanding accountability from governments that \u200cviolate press \u2063freedom.<\/p>\n<p>The\u200d United States, along with its allies and international organizations, must work together\u200c to address the issue of press\u2062 freedom \u2062and protect the rights of journalists worldwide. This \u200bincludes condemning the unjust detention of journalists, advocating for their release, and taking appropriate measures against governments\u200b that suppress freedom of the press.<\/p>\n<p>As the \u2062case of Gershkovich \u2064continues\u2064 to unfold, it\u2063 is imperative that \u2063the international community \u200bremains vigilant and steadfast in demanding justice and press freedom. The U.S. Ambassador&#8217;s visit to Evan Gershkovich in Moscow&#8217;s Lefortovo\u200d Prison serves as a reminder of the importance of standing up\u200c for the rights of journalists and defending \u2063the principles of a free\u2063 press.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>U.S. Ambassador to Russia, Lynne Tracy, recently visited Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich at Moscow&#8217;s infamous Lefortovo Prison. This visit follows a court decision to extend Gershkovich&#8217;s detention on espionage charges for three more months, ensuring his confinement until at least Nov. 30. An order has been issued to permit this action.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":618,"featured_media":2034058,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[543],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2034057","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-epoch-times"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2034057","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/618"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2034057"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2034057\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2034058"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2034057"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2034057"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2034057"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}