US President Joe Biden has said the arrest of journalist Evan Gershkovich, who is suspected of spying for the American newspaper The Wall Street Journal, is illegal before flying from Andrews base to Northern Ireland. Top.
According to the head of state, the US leadership “makes it clear” that this arrest is “completely illegal”.
“We announced it, and it changes the situation,” the president said.
Biden added that he tried to contact the family of the imprisoned journalist but could not reach him. The head of state promised to repeat the attempt to get through the plane.
Previously reportedThat the United States is ready for “creative” solutions to reach an agreement with Russia on the release of American Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan. The Wall Street Journal noted that US officials are seeking legal ways to reach an agreement on this issue.