Russian jailing of U.S. reporter shows Putin's fear of facts: German FM
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said in a statement that the Russian court's ruling against U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich reflects President Vladimir Putin's apprehension towards the influence of evidence.
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- Published Date: 06:13 | 19 July 2024
- Modified Date: 06:13 | 19 July 2024
The sentencing of U.S. reporter Evan Gershkovich by a Russian court shows President Vladimir Putin's fear of the power of facts, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said on Friday.
"Journalism is not a crime and the truth cannot be locked away," Baerbock wrote on X, adding that the verdict was "politically motivated and part of Putin's war propaganda."
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