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International News: U.S. Ambassador visits journalist detained in Russia

Posted: Monday, April 17, 2023. 9:37 am CST.

By Zoila Palma Gonzalez: Today, U.S. Ambassador to Russia, Lynne Tracy said that she visited Wall Street Journal journalist, Evan Gershkovich after he was detained over 2 weeks ago on accusations of espionage.

The Associated Press reports that Evan is being held in Moscow’s Lefortovo Prison, known for harsh conditons.

Ambassador Tracy said that this was the first time, they have been allowed to access him since he was wrongfully detained.

 “We reiterate our call for his immediate release,” the U.S. Ambassador said.

Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said that there could be a possible prisoner exchange but only after the trial is completed.

 

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