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Wall Street Journal Demands Immediate Release of Reporter Arrested in Russia

The Wall Street Journal on Saturday demanded the immediate release of Evan Gershkovich, a Moscow-based correspondent who was arrested on suspicion of spying. "Evan's case is a vicious affront to a free press, and should spur outrage in all free people and governments throughout the world, the newspaper said in…

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Journal reporter's arrest threatens reporting from Russia

News organizations that report from Russia are wondering about the risks after a Wall Street Journal reporter was arrested on espionage charges there

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Moscow prison for US reporter was used in Stalin's purges

Lefortovo prison, where American journalist Evan Gershkovich has been jailed on espionage charges, has been a terrifying symbol of repression since Soviet times

The Independent UK

‘Let him go’: Joe Biden calls on Russia to release US journalist

Human Rights Watch describes arrest of WSJ’s Evan Gershkovich as ‘depraved cynical move’ designed to silence critical voices

The Guardian - UK

Biden tells Russia to release US reporter

Washington (AFP) - President Joe Biden on Friday called for Russia to release Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who is being held on espionage charges, while rebuffing a call from the paper's editorial board to expel Russian journalists from the United States.

AFP

Former Israeli agent Mishka Ben-David brings real-life Mossad intrigue to the page

As an Israeli intelligence agent in the 1990s, Mishka Ben-David was entrusted with high-stakes espionage missions across the Middle East. Now a successful author, he's channelled that experience into his latest thriller, "Duet in Beirut". The story centres on an expelled Mossad agent, Ronen, who stays on after a failed…

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Biden to Russia on detained U.S. journalist: 'Let him go'

President Joe Biden is urging Russia to release Wall Street Journal Evan Gershkovich after the country’s security service arrested him on espionage charges — allegations that the newspaper denies

The Independent UK

WSJ ed. board calls for US to expel Russian ambassador, journalists

Washington (AFP) - The Wall Street Journal editorial board has called for Russia's ambassador to the United States to be expelled, following the arrest of one of the newspaper's reporters in Russia on espionage charges.

AFP

Kremlin: Foreign journalists can carry on working in Russia

The Kremlin said on Friday that all accredited foreign journalists could continue to work in Russia, a day after a Wall Street Journal reporter was remanded in custody on espionage charges brought by the FSB security agency.

Reuters

Penny Wong voices ‘concern’ about US reporter’s Moscow arrest on spy charges

The White House has branded as absurd espionage charges against a Wall Street Journal reporter now being held in one of Russia's most infamous prisons.

The New Daily

With Citadel and White House Plumbers, the race for 2023's best spy show is on

Netflix's The Night Agent has two big rivals to fight off if it's to be crowned best spy thriller series of the year.

TechRadar

‘Russia has crossed the Rubicon’: Press groups condemn Russia’s detention of WSJ reporter

Global press groups have condemned Russia’s detention of a Wall Street Journal reporter on charges of “espionage”.

Newslaundry

Russia detains American journalist in ‘dark turn’ for ties

Russia detained American journalist Evan Gershkovich for alleged espionage while he was on a reporting trip in central Russia, the first time a U.S. reporter has been held on spying charges since the Cold War.

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Wall Street Journal reporter arrested on spy charges in Russia

Russia has charged a US correspondent for the Wall Street Journal with spying, the first time this has happened since the Cold War.

Reuters

White House: Russian spying charges against U.S. reporter "ridiculous"

The White House dismissed espionage charges against a Wall Street Journal reporter detained by Russia as ridiculous and said there was no reason to believe the charges are accurate.

Daily Mirror

Russia's arrest of US reporter is a 'retaliation' as Putin's man rules out quick swap

The case against The Wall Street Journal's Evan Gershkovich, who was arrested in Russia, could be used as a 'trump card' for exchange of prisoners with the US, a Russian lawyer claimed

Tribune News Service

Russia detains American journalist for two months on spy charges

Russia detained a U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich for alleged espionage, triggering a new confrontation between Moscow and Washington.

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Factbox-Who is Evan Gershkovich and what does Russia accuse him of?

A Moscow court was due to hear an appeal by U.S. reporter Evan Gershkovich on Tuesday against his arrest and detention on espionage charges.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Russia Arrests US Reporter on Spying Charge

Russia's security service arrested an American reporter for The Wall Street Journal on espionage charges, the first time a US correspondent has been detained on spying accusations since the Cold War.

AFP

Russia arrests US journalist on espionage allegations

Moscow (AFP) - An American journalist has been detained on suspicion of spying for Washington, Russia said Thursday, drawing immediate outrage from the West with the White House condemning the allegation as "ridiculous".

Axios

Russia has detained a Wall Street Journal reporter on espionage allegations. Here's what we know.

Gershkovich could face up to 20 years in prison.

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 400 of the invasion

Wall Street Journal reporter arrested in Russia on espionage charges; Ukrainian officials concede Russia has made some gains in Bakhmut

The Independent UK

Russia arrests Wall Street Journal reporter on ‘espionage’ charges

US news outlet says it ‘vehemently denies the allegations from the FSB and seeks the immediate release of our trusted and dedicated reporter’

AFP

Russia detains US journalist on espionage claims

Moscow (AFP) - An American journalist has been detained on suspicion of spying for Washington, Russia said Thursday, drawing immediate condemnation from the West and calls for the Wall Street Journal reporter's release.

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