Russia denies Trump’s claim he can free US journalist if he wins election

Spokesman says there aren't any contacts' with former president regarding Evan Gershkovich's release from Russia

Donald Trump boasted on Thursday he would quickly free jailed US journalist Evan Gershkovich from Russia if he wins the presidential election, but Moscow denied discussing the case with the Republican candidate.

The former president, who has frequently voiced admiration for Vladimir Putin, the Russian president, and has voiced skepticism over US support for Ukraine, said the Moscow strongman will do that for me, but not for anyone else".