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<p>The detention of Evan Gershkovich illustrates Russia's disregard for media freedom.
Both the Prime Minister and the Foreign Secretary have called for his immediate release.
As a US national, the US Government is providing Mr Gershkovich with consular support.
The UK remains in close contact with the US and continues to assist their efforts
to secure his release. The UK has raised his case at the OSCE, most recently on 2
November the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists. The
UK has also condemned the Russian authorities' crackdown on non-government-controlled
media at the UN Human Rights Council.</p>
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