Editorial: The New York Times

• Wall Street Journal correspondent Evan Gershkovich was convicted in Russia on false charges of espionage.
• Putin's regime has silenced independent press in Russia.
• Freedom of expression is being harshly repressed, especially in matters related to the war in Ukraine.
• Russia is one of the worst jailers of journalists.
• The Kremlin has banned numerous European media outlets from combatting misinformation.
• Gershkovich may be used as a bargain in a prisoner exchange.

Conclusion: The repression of the free press and the imprisonment of journalists in Russia is a direct attack on freedom of expression and a tactic to silence critical reporting about Putin's regime and the war in Ukraine.

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