Her. Journalism is not a crime and its a proof that russia is determined to stifle independent reporting. Since 2012, Vladimir Putin has used Foreign Agent laws to punish and detain critics, including journalists, and analysts say this indicates russia sees americans as valuable assets to be used in Prisoner Exchanges like when Britteny Griner was exchanged for the merchant of death, arms dealer victor bout. Now Evan Gershkovich has been wrongfully detained for 204 days today. Hes in a High Security Prison In Moscow Awaiting Trial on espionage charges. The u. S. Ambassador to russia visited him on tuesday. The u. S. Embassy, sandra, says even that evan remains in good spirits and is calling for his immediate release. Sandra. Sandra appreciate it, bryan. The State Department as we just heard from them a moment ago is out with a major alert for all americans overseas. Officials now urging all american citizens worldwide to exercise increased caution for potential terrorist attacks. Demon
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