Evan Gershkovich of The Wall Street Journal has endured 15 months in prison by reading letters and Russian classics, while the authorities have not publicly offered any evidence that he was a spy.
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Russia Sets Date for Start of Evan Gershkovich Trial
The announcement of a hearing next week is the most significant movement in the Wall Street Journal reporter’s case since his arrest in March 2023 on espionage charges.
Russian Prosecutors Finalize Indictment of Evan Gershkovich
The Wall Street Journal reporter will be tried on a spying charge in Yekaterinburg, the city where he was arrested more than a year ago. Mr. Gershkovich and his employer have denied the charge.
Hamas and Israel Face Pressure to Embrace Cease-Fire Adopted by U.N.
Despite positive statements and international urging, neither of the warring parties accepted a U.S.-backed plan to halt the war in Gaza, let displaced Palestinians go home and free hostages.
New Gaza Cease-Fire Proposal Puts Spotlight on Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar
Yahya Sinwar, an architect of the Oct. 7 attacks on Israel, is believed to remain in hiding in Gaza. His voice is believed to be pivotal in Hamas’s decision-making.
Court in Russia Rejects Evan Gershkovich’s Appeal Against Detention
Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter, has been held for more than a year, awaiting trial on spying charges that he, his publisher and the United States vehemently reject.
Russia Extends U.S. Reporter Evan Gershkovich’s Detention
The ruling means that Evan Gershkovich, a reporter for The Wall Street Journal, will spend at least a year in custody awaiting trial on a spying charge Washington says is politically motivated.
Putin Suggests He Has a Winning Hand in His War in Ukraine
The Russian leader, in his annual news conference, said he was open to peace talks but showed no hint of compromise. “Peace will come when we achieve our goals,” he said.
Russian Court Extends Detention of Evan Gershkovich
The decision means that the journalist, Evan Gershkovich, who has denied the espionage charge against him, will remain in custody until Jan. 30.
Evan Gershkovich to Stay in Russian Prison, Court Rules
Evan Gershkovich, a correspondent for The Wall Street Journal, was accused of espionage after being arrested during a reporting trip. He denies the charge.