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US Senate Demands Immediate Release of Journalist Evan Gershkovich from Russia.

The US Senate formally condemned the wrongful detention of American journalist Evan Gershkovich by Russia and demanded his immediate release. This resolution mandates top US officials, including the President, to continuously press Russia on this issue, underscoring the government's commitment to protecting the rights of US citizens held abroad. It serves as a diplomatic signal of support for the families of the detained and the defense of press freedom.
Key points
US authorities commit to intensifying diplomatic efforts for the release of Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan, wrongfully detained in Russia.
The resolution condemns Russia's use of US citizens as political tools and calls for respect for human rights and press freedom.
The document expresses solidarity with the families of all Americans wrongfully detained abroad, reinforcing governmental support for them.
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Additional Information
A resolution calling for the immediate release of Evan Gershkovich, a United States citizen and journalist, who was wrongfully detained by the Government of the Russian Federation in March 2023.
Print number: SRES 385
Sponsor: Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]
Process start date: 2023-09-28