Toby Ziegler's advocacy for free press credentials for banned Russian journalist Ludmila Koss collides with State Department fears of jeopardizing summit diplomacy and Russian censorship
Toby Ziegler's advocacy for free press credentials for banned Russian journalist Ludmila Koss collides with State Department fears of jeopardizing summit diplomacy and Russian censorship
Events in This Arc
In a rare lighthearted moment amid White House intensity, Toby greets security guard Janice warmly by her first name and insists she drop the formal 'Mr. Ziegler' for 'Toby.' He …
In Toby's office, a State Department official intercepts him, bluntly questioning the Helsinki summit's viability amid Russian provocations like the Iran reactor deal. Toby pivots to defending credentials for Ludmila …
Ludmila Koss enters Toby's office, where he efficiently hands her credentials and tickets for summit events—plane, Palace, press conferences, Arctic Peoples exhibit, Hall of Flags—honoring his advocacy for press access …