The court declined to hear an appeal from the American journalist, Evan Gershkovich, against his pretrial detention on espionage charges. The United States has said he is wrongfully detained.
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U.S. Ambassador to Russia Visits Jailed WSJ Reporter Evan Gershkovich
‘He remains strong and is keeping up with the news,’ the American diplomat said.
A Russian Court Extends the Pretrial Detention of Journalist Evan Gershkovich
A Moscow court on Thursday extended the pretrial detention of the American reporter, who has denied the espionage charges he faces. The U.S. says he has been wrongfully detained.
U.S. Ambassador Meets Evan Gershkovich, Detained WSJ Reporter, in Russia
American officials have said that their Russian counterparts are blocking them from getting regular consular access to Mr. Gershkovich.
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.
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.
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.
New York Times’s Publisher Warns of Risks to Press Freedom and Democracy
The free press’s role in supporting human rights and democratic societies is “at great risk” amid increasing levels of violence against journalists worldwide, A.G. Sulzberger said.