Evan Gershkovich

Russia hints at prisoner swap possibility for jailed Jewish journalist Evan Gershkovich

Gershkovich was arrested by the Federal Security Service while on a reporting trip in Yekat on March 29 and is being held at Lefortovo prison on charges of espionage.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
05/07/2023

US envoy to Russia meets with detained journalist Gershkovich

A judge on Thursday rejected an application for Gershkovich, 31, to be released from a Moscow prison while awaiting trial. Ambassador Lynne Tracy has accused Russia of conducting "hostage diplomacy."

By REUTERS
03/07/2023

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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