Russia's detention of an American journalist is sparking sharp condemnation from the Biden administration and Capitol Hill.
Reporter for The Wall Street Journal, Evan Gershkovich, appears in an undated portrait.'s detention of an American journalist is sparking sharp condemnation from the Biden administration and Capitol Hill.
The White House said Thursday it was in contact with the Wall Street Journal and Gershkovich's family, and that the State Department has been in touch with the Russian government and is working to secure consular access to Gershkovich. The U.S. has previously negotiated to secure the release of wrongfully detained Americans abroad. Last year, WNBA star Britney Griner was released in a prisoner exchange with Russia following a monthslong saga after her detention on drug charges.But Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov downplayed any suggestion of an exchange, saying it's too early for such talks.
When asked Thursday if he was concerned the reporter's detention was an escalation on Russia's part, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said yes.
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