‘Journalism not crime,’ Biden condemns Russia’s 16-year sentence for U.S. reporter
U.S. President Joe Biden has criticised the 16-year sentence imposed by a Russian court on U.S. reporter Evan Gershkovich.
According to Mr Biden, Mr Gershkovich was targeted by Russia “because he is a journalist and an American.”
Mr Biden, in a statement released by the White House, said the reporter had “committed no crime.”
He added that the U.S. government will continue to fight for the Wall Street Journal reporter’s release as well as for all U.S. citizens unlawfully detained abroad.
“Journalism is not a crime,” Mr Biden said, adding that both he and the United Nations have said that Russia is wrongfully detaining the reporter.
“We will continue to stand strong for press freedom in Russia and worldwide, and we will stand against all those who seek to attack the press or target journalists,” the U.S. president added.
(dpa/NAN)
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