A resolution calling for the immediate release of Evan Gershkovich, a United States citizen and journalist, who was wrongfully detained by the Government of the Russian Federation in March 2023.

This resolution calls on the Russian government to immediately release Evan Gershkovich. It urges all United States executive branch officials, in all interactions with the Russian government, to raise the case of Evan Gershkovich and press for his immediate release.

The resolution further calls for the immediate release of Paul Whelan and expresses support for all American citizens and lawful permanent residents detained in Russia and abroad, including Marc Fogel and Vladimir Kara-Murza.

The resolution also expresses sympathy and solidarity with the families of Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan, and all other American citizens and lawful permanent residents wrongfully detained abroad.

Bill 118 S.Res. 385 is a resolution introduced in the US Congress calling for the immediate release of Evan Gershkovich, a US citizen and journalist who was wrongfully detained by the Government of the Russian Federation in March 2023. The resolution highlights the importance of protecting the rights of journalists and ensuring freedom of the press. It emphasizes the need for the Russian government to adhere to international human rights standards and release Gershkovich without further delay. The resolution urges the US government to take all necessary diplomatic and legal actions to secure Gershkovich's release and hold the Russian government accountable for its actions. Overall, the resolution seeks to bring attention to Gershkovich's unjust detention and advocate for his swift and safe return to the United States.