Evan Gershkovich's parents will attend State of the Union address

The transcript discusses the significance of the State of the Union address coinciding with the one-year mark of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich's imprisonment in Russia. His parents will attend the address, highlighting bipartisan support for his release. A potential prisoner exchange involving Gershkovich and Paul Whelan is explored, though complicated by the recent death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. The Wall Street Journal publisher emphasizes that journalism is not a crime.

What is the significance of the timing of the State of the Union address in relation to Evan Gershkovich?

• It marks the anniversary of his release.

• It coincides with the one-year mark of his arrest.

• It is unrelated to his situation.

• It is the first time his case is being discussed.

Who invited Evan Gershkovich's parents to the State of the Union address?

• Russian President Putin

• President Biden

• The Wall Street Journal

• Speaker Johnson

What did Evan Gershkovich's sister emphasize about him?

• He is a spy.

• He is a journalist and her brother.

• He is guilty of the charges.

• He is a political leader.

What potential deal did Russian President Putin mention?

• A peace treaty

• A financial settlement

• A trade agreement

• A prisoner exchange

What complication arose regarding the potential prisoner exchange?

• The involvement of a third country

• The lack of support from Germany

• The recent death of Alexei Navalny

• The refusal of the U.S. to negotiate