WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday called for the "immediate release" of a US journalist detained in Russia on espionage charges in a call with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov, a spokesperson said.
Blinken "conveyed the United States' grave concern over Russia's unacceptable detention of a US citizen journalist.
The Secretary called for his immediate release," spokesperson Vedant Patel said in a statement, adding that the top US diplomat also urged Moscow to release detained American Paul Whelan.
Evan Gershkovich of the Wall Street Journal was detained by security agents in Russia on Wednesday, the newspaper has reported.
Beta will be second generation after Gen Alpha to be entirely born in 21st century
Nostradamus and Baba Vanga predicted natural disasters, wars and plagues this year
Police say incident took place in heart of city's French Quarter packed with people celebrating arrival of 2025
Latest transit contract expires with Ukraine opting not to extend deal following Russia's 2022 invasion
RAW's planned killings said to have similarities to operations targeting Khalistan separatists, claims report
"Biden is scared by what he fears President Trump may do," says expert
