United States Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre declared in a statement Thursday that attacks against American citizens by the Russian government are "unacceptable."
In her statement, Jean-Pierre affirmed the Biden administration also condemns the continued attacks and repression against "journalists and freedom of the press" while reiterating that the government is "deeply concerned" over the reports about journalist Evan Gershkovich.
"I want to strongly reiterate that Americans should heed the US government’s warning not to travel to Russia. US citizens residing or traveling in Russia should depart immediately," Jean-Pierre concluded.