Secretary of State says US remains ‘intensely engaged’ in efforts to free WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich
Media executives and public officials addressed growing threats to journalists on World Press Freedom Day
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the US is “intensely engaged” in seeking the release of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who was wrongfully detained by Russia more than a month ago.
Blinken said he has spoken to Russia’s foreign minister about the matter and noted that President Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin have a channel to discuss such cases.
“So...
