Evan Gershkovich is the first American journalist arrested in Russia on espionage charges since the end of the Cold War.
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.
The United States says Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has been wrongfully detained and has called for his immediate release.
“As Americans, we condemn how our fellow citizen, Evan Gershkovich, has been unlawfully arrested and detained by Russian officials,” Rabbi Mendy Mirocznik said.
Gershkovich is the first US journalist detained in Russia on espionage charges since the end of the Cold War.
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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