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- Trump claims he alone can secure Evan Gershkovich's release from Russia if reelected.
- The WSJ reporter has been jailed in Russia on disputed espionage charges since March last year.
- The Kremlin denies any contact with Trump on the matter.
Donald Trump claimed that only he would be able to convince Russian President Vladimir Putin to release Evan Gershkovich, the jailed Wall Street Journal reporter.
Writing on his Truth Social platform, Trump said: "Evan Gershkovich, the Reporter from The Wall Street Journal, who is being held by Russia, will be released almost immediately after the Election, but definitely before I assume Office."
"He will be HOME, SAFE, AND WITH HIS FAMILY."