“That is 250 days since President Vladimir Putin’s clampdown on independent media extended to the foreign press, much of which understandably left Russia in the wake of Evan’s detention,” she continues. As part of the newspaper’s extensive focus today on Gershkovich’s plight, the Bowdoin graduate’s family also published an open letter in the WSJ. “Eight months ago, we couldn’t believe we would be spending the holidays without Evan,” writes the Gershkovich family. “Today, he remains imprisoned under a false charge of espionage, enduring 250 days of isolation from loved ones and the world. To access the latest updates on Evan Gershkovich, and for more resources on how to get involved in the campaign to free him, visit wsj.com/Evan.

Source: Wall Street Journal December 04, 2023 19:27 UTC