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<p>Evan Gershkovich's detention 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 has raised his case at the OSCE on
several occasions, most recently on 21 March. The UK condemns the use of detention
for diplomatic leverage and, working with like-minded partners, we remain determined
to deter and combat this practice.</p>
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