US urges WSJ reporter's 'immediate release' after detention extended
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- AFP
- Published Date: 08:34 | 23 May 2023
- Modified Date: 08:34 | 23 May 2023
The United States renewed calls Tuesday for Russia to free Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich after his detention was extended until August 30.
"We continue to call for his immediate release as well as for the immediate release of Paul Whelan," State Department spokesman Matthew Miller told reporters, referring to Gershhovich and detained former marine Whelan.
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