Russian Court Refuses to Release US Journalist from Pretrial Detention | VOANews

A Russian court has refused to release U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich from jail while he awaits trial on accusations that he spied on Russia while on a reporting assignment last month. VOA’s Senior Diplomatic Correspondent Cindy Saine reports.

 
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[lubu]

Who cares? There is still a marine in prison there. Get him out

[hokeypokeypots]

The US government got Griner released in a hurry...despite the fact that she was guilty of drug possession.

The other two aren't 'rock star' status so they can stay in a Russian prison until they're tripping over their long, white beards.

[XHollisWood]

The bigger question, who shall we trade for his release this time? ElChopo ?

[orvalprosacco]

When will the UN start responding to such serious things?

[erinwalker]

We need to help Ukraine as much as we can to help drive these devils out of Ukraine!

[brittcrona]

Obviously, the Russian perpetrators are holding the journalist hostage. They also do the same to everyone who is unwanted, for example, in the occupied territories people also have no rights. I think the right response to these disgusting actions can only be an increase in support for Ukraine

[joelyates]

Unless he starts identifying as a pot smoking black lesbian basketball player, he's out of luck.

[candicewitzkoske]

He was caught at one of their military sites!

[andersonlangosh]

Obviously russians will refuse to release this guy, he's an instrument they can use to achieve or at least try to achieve their delusional political goals. But he's obviously not a spy and we should respond more actively to such provocations. I think that providing more military aid for Ukraine would've been a great message to send to Putin.

[christymaxwelt]

He Knew the Risk…..When he Went Over There(Russia) Messing With Them Foulks 🤡🤡🤡

[Ashley-Paucek]

what is going on in this country. attacked Ukraine, people are leaving, journalists are being arrested

[danieldach]

With Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the risk of being killed or taken captive for ransom has become as high as it is in Somalia. The continuous battles and lack of lawful governance have created an extremely hazardous living environment in these areas.

[barronvonschneider]

Oh but he just went there bc his Russian heritage! During a War where we have troops on the ground

[anhconroy]

To help free this guy, we first need to help Ukraine win the war. Then Russia won't dictate its rules.

[Dubawnt]

Prove he's not guilty lmao. Thank God I love in America. Send in the seals and get our boys screw Russia.

[hemanferrales]

Get out of there.
What was doing this journalist in that place where he was caught?
Stop playing with RUSSIA.