“Evan went to report in Russia to shed light on the darkness,” Mr. Biden said. Joining Mr. Biden was Vice President Kamala Harris and their spouses. The State Department has designated him as “wrongfully detained” and launched a broad effort to pressure Russia to free him. “Journalism is not a crime,” Mr. Biden said. Tamara Keith, the correspondents’ association president, recognized Mr. Gershkovich and oversaw a standing ovation for his family during her remarks about his plight.

Source: Wall Street Journal April 30, 2023 04:48 UTC