Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich will not face trial in Russia for at least another two months, following a Moscow сourt hearing on Friday. WALL STREET JOURNAL REPORTER EVAN GERSHKOVICH PASSES 300 DAYS IN RUSSIAN DETAINMENTThe Wall Street Journal reporter was initially detained while on a reporting trip to the Russian city of Yekaterinburg as Russia’s Federal Security Service alleged he was attempting to acquire defense secrets. EVAN GERSHKOVICH STAYING STRONG AS FRIENDS, FAMILY REMAIN FRUSTRATED OVER INDEFINITE RUSSIAN DETAINMENTThe U.S. government has also designated him "wrongfully detained" and has called for his release. But, I repeat, the American side must hear us and make a decision that will satisfy the Russian side as well." Gershkovich is the first American reporter to be charged with espionage in Russia since 1986.

Source: Wall Street Journal January 26, 2024 21:35 UTC