New US Push Frees “Wrongfully Detained” WSJ Reporter From Russia As Biden Administration Slams Moscow Prison Treatment

The administration’s special envoy for hostages designated Evan Gershkovich’s case, unlocking new resources to work for his release.
President Biden spoke to the reporter's family and condemned his detention, declaring it “totally illegal.”
Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned that Russia’s actions would damage its standing in the world.
Mr. Gershkovich has been held for weeks in a notorious Moscow jail known for isolation and psychological pressure.
Russia has rebuffed America’s demands for consular access, prompting the U.S. to question Moscow’s adherence to international law.