Evan Gershkovich

Russian court rejects appeal to release US journalist Evan Gershkovich

Evan Gershkovich is the first American journalist arrested in Russia on espionage charges since the end of the Cold War.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
23/06/2023

US reporter Gershkovich loses new appeal against pre-trial detention in Russia

The Wall Street Journal reporter denies the spying charge, which could lead to a prison sentence of up to 20 years if he is convicted.

By REUTERS
22/06/2023

US House unanimously backs measure urging Russia to release WSJ reporter

The United States says Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has been wrongfully detained and has called for his immediate release.

By REUTERS
14/06/2023

Alliance of Orthodox rabbis calls for immediate release of Evan Gershkovich

“As Americans, we condemn how our fellow citizen, Evan Gershkovich, has been unlawfully arrested and detained by Russian officials,” Rabbi Mendy Mirocznik said.

By BEN SALES/JTA
30/05/2023

Russia seeks to extend US reporter's detention by three months, US demands release

Gershkovich is the first US journalist detained in Russia on espionage charges since the end of the Cold War.

By REUTERS
23/05/2023

Russia, let Evan Gershkovich go free - editorial

On World Press Freedom Day last week, Gershkovich’s case received some media attention, but what he needs is not attention but action by Russia: namely, his release.

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