American officials have said that their Russian counterparts are blocking them from getting regular consular access to Mr. Gershkovich.
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Brazil Declines to Extradite Accused Russian Spy to U.S.
Analysts had seen the Russian as a potential candidate in a prisoner swap with Russia, which holds two Americans on spying charges, Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan.
Trevor Reed, Former U.S. Marine, Injured While Fighting in Ukraine
Trevor Reed’s condition was not immediately clear. His decision to return to the region and volunteer to fight for Ukraine created some “exasperation” within the Biden administration, an administration official said.
Biden Says the U.S. Is Open to a Prisoner Swap to Free Evan Gershkovich
The president confirmed that a ‘process is underway’ during a news conference in Finland.
Biden Promised to Do ‘Whatever It Takes’ for Evan Gershkovich’s Return, His Parents Said
The parents of Evan Gershkovich, the American reporter jailed in Russia, said in a broadcast interview that President Biden had promised to do “whatever it takes” to secure his release.
U.S. Confirms Talks With Russia on Evan Gershkovich Prisoner Swap
The Biden administration and the family of the Wall Street Journal reporter take note of his reaching 100 days in jail.
Russia Says It Is In Touch Over Possible Prisoner Swap After U.S. Official Meets Evan Gershkovich
The comment is an apparent reference to the Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who has been held on accusations of espionage that the United States and his employer vehemently reject.
Russian Court Denies Evan Gershkovich’s Appeal to End Detention
Evan Gershkovich, an American journalist who has been based in Russia for years, was arrested in March and charged with spying, which he denies.
Evan Gershkovich Appeals Russia’s Extension of His Detention
Already jailed for two months on charges for which Russia has provided no evidence, Mr. Gershkovich has been ordered to remain in prison for three more.
Russian Judge Agrees to Extend Evan Gershkovich’s Detention for Three Months
The Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has been held at the notoriously harsh Lefortovo jail since his arrest on March 29 during a reporting trip to the central Russian city of Yekaterinburg.