WSJ Reporter Evan Gershkovich Receives National Award After Wrongful Detainment in Russia

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WSJ Reporter Evan Gershkovich Receives National Award After Wrongful Detainment in Russia
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The United States has declared that Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was "wrongfully detained" by Russia. Gershkovich was detained and questioned by Russian authorities in December 2020 while reporting on a story in the country's Far East. The U.S. State Department has called for Gershkovich's release and for Russia to respect press freedom.

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