The Latest Breaking News from Lynne Tracy

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich seen for first time since spy arrest

Journalist Evan Gershkovich was arrested last month and accused of trying to obtain classified information about a Russian arms factory. A judge in Moscow, Russia, today upheld his detention

Daily Mirror · Apr 18, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 419 of the invasion

Putin visits commanders in occupied Kherson and Luhansk regions of Ukraine; WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich appears in Moscow court

The Guardian - AU · Apr 18, 2023

Evan Gershkovich: Wall Street Journal reporter accused by Russia of espionage appears in court

Evan Gershkovic, who is being held in a former KGB prison in Moscow accused of collecting state secrets, had an appeal against his detention refused on Tuesday

Evening Standard · Apr 18, 2023

U.S. ambassador visits imprisoned WSJ reporter as countries pressure Russia on release

Gershkovich was "in good health and remains strong," Lynne Tracy said.

Axios · Apr 17, 2023

U.S. envoy pays first visit to WSJ reporter Gershkovich in Moscow prison

U.S. Ambassador to Russia Lynne Tracy on Monday said she had made her first visit to jailed Wall Street reporter Evan Gershkovich, who Moscow arrested two weeks ago on charges of spying.

Reuters · Apr 17, 2023

Vladimir Putin left 'waiting for applause' that never comes while hosting ambassadors

The Kremlin held an awards ceremony for its new foreign ambassadors that saw Putin deliver a rambling speech which was met with silence in a moment described as "so embarrassing"

Daily Mirror · Apr 10, 2023

Russia formally charges US journalist with spying, Tass says

Russia has formally charged Wall Street Journal correspondent Evan Gershkovich with spying, Russian state media reported, citing people familiar with the case.

Tribune News Service · Apr 7, 2023

Paranoid Vladimir Putin snubs ambassadors in Kremlin from distance of 60ft

Vladimir Putin snubbed delegates who were accepting their credentials on Wednesday as he remained at the other side of the gilded Alexander Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace - some 60 feet away

Daily Mirror · Apr 6, 2023

Russia accuses U.S. embassy of 'fake news' over Ukraine, threatens expulsions

Russia has demanded that the U.S. embassy in Moscow stop spreading what Moscow regards as fake news regarding its military operation in Ukraine and has threatened to expel U.S. diplomats, the TASS news agency reported on Tuesday.

Reuters · Feb 7, 2023

Latest on Ukraine: British tank training for Ukrainian troops has begun (Jan. 30)

Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

WEKU · Jan 30, 2023