Evan Gershkovich Is Not a Spy: WSJ Journalists Share Stories | WSJ

Описание: An American reporter with Russian heritage, WSJ’s Evan Gershkovich made Russia his second home and was authorized to work in the country when he was detained by authorities.

His colleagues talk about what makes him such a talented correspondent.

0:00 Evan Gershkovich is not a spy
01:56 Evan Gershkovich knew Russia like the back of his hand
03:35 Evan Gershkovich faces a possible prison sentence of up to 20 years

The Wall Street Journal’s Evan Gershkovich was detained in Russia on March 29 while on a reporting trip and accused of spying, making him the first American journalist detained in Russia on espionage charges since the Cold War. The Journal vehemently denies the allegations against him and has called for his immediate release, as have President Biden and government and media leaders around the globe. Follow the latest updates on Evan here.

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