Evan Gershkovich
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Russia extends pre-trial detention of U.S. journalist by 3 monthsThe United States has designated both men as "wrongfully detained," meaning that it considers the charges against them to be bogus and politically motivated.WorldAug 24, 2023
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Biden serious about prisoner exchange for WSJ reporter held in RussiaEvan Gershkovich is the first American reporter to face espionage charges in Russia since September 1986, when Nicholas Daniloff was arrested by the KGB.U.S. NewsJul 14, 2023
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U.S. declares Wall Street Journal reporter ‘wrongfully detained’ in RussiaThe designation elevates the case of Evan Gershkovich in the U.S. government hierarchy and means that a dedicated State Department office will lead efforts to secure his release.WorldApr 10, 2023
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Joe Biden urges Russia on to release jailed U.S. journalist: ‘Let him go’Russia's Federal Security Service has accused Journalist Evan Gershkovich, a U.S. citizen, of trying to obtain classified information.U.S. NewsMar 31, 2023
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Wall Street Journal reporter arrested in Russia over espionage chargesRussia's top security agency said Evan Gershkovich was detained in the Ural Mountains city of Yekaterinburg while allegedly trying to obtain classified information.WorldMar 30, 2023
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