Russia's Jailing of American Reporter 'Beyond Cruel,' US Says

Washington - The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations on Wednesday called on Moscow to immediately release American journalist Evan Gershkovich.

Speaking at the United Nations in New York, Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield said Russia's actions were 'beyond cruel' and 'a violation of international law.'

Gershkovich has been detained in Russia since March 29 on espionage charges that he and his publication