The United States urged Russia brutally pursue the killers of journalists

US State Department spokesman John Kirby made a statement to mark the 11th anniversary of the murder of journalist Paul Klebnikov. It is reported by "RIA Novosti" .

"The United States urges the Russian government to end impunity, to support freedom of speech and expression, and strictly prosecute those who commit violence against journalists, including those responsible for the death of Paul. Thus it will honor not only his memory, but also the work of all journalists who serve and sacrifice themselves for the good of Russia ", - said Kirby.

According to him, currently the work of journalists is much more dangerous than in 2004, when he was killed Klebnikov. Kirby stressed that the Russian people's rights, including the media, are still not respected.

The chief editor of the Russian version of Forbes magazine, Paul Klebnikov, was shot dead in Moscow on July 9, 2004. Artists and customers of his murder has not yet been found.

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