NATO chief demands Russia release US journalist to respect "freedom of the press"

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on Monday demanded the “immediate release” of US journalist Evan Gershkovich, who has been detained in Russia on suspicion of spying.

“His arrest is of great concern. It is important to respect freedom of the press, the rights of journalists and the right to ask questions and to do their job,” he said.

Stoltenberg said he expected the issue of the Wall Street Journal reporter’s detention to be taken up by NATO foreign ministers at their meeting on Tuesday.