White House, unacceptable to target US citizens

We are deeply concerned by the disturbing reports that Evan Gershkovich, an American citizen, has been arrested in Russia". White House spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre wrote in a statement, underlining that administration officials in contact with the Wall Street Journal and with the journalist's family. "It is unacceptable that the Russian government targets American citizens. We condemn Gershkovich's arrest in the strongest possible terms,” it continues. All American citizens in Russia must leave the country immediately.