The House of Representatives heard resolutions demanding the immediate release of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and businessman and Marine Veteran Paul Whelan, who are currently imprisoned in Russia. The progress of these resolutions, HR 377 and HR 272 respectively, demonstrates bipartisan unity in response to the increasing trend of countries like Russia, Iran, China, Syria, and Venezuela using high-profile American detainees as leverage for political purposes. Members of Congress condemned the practice, as the resolution calling for Gershkovich’s release also condemns the use of detentions and prosecutions of Americans for political reasons.Read More
House Resolutions Demand Russia Release Imprisoned Marine Paul Whelan and Journalist Evan Gershkovich
