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How Joe Biden persuaded German Chancellor Scholz to release a top Kremlin assassin

The historic prisoner swap that brought about the release of US journalist Evan Gershkovich and 15 others was made possible by a personal promise German Chancellor Olaf Scholz made to US President Joe Biden during a White House visit. But until Thursday, it was far from clear the plan would…

The Times of India

Who is Evan Gershkovich? The reporter falsely jailed by Russia at centre of US-Moscow prisoner exchange

The Wall Street Journal reporter always felt the pull of his parents’ homeland, believing his Russian language skills and knowledge put him in a unique position to explain the country to the outside world. But, as Chris Stevenson writes, he would end up convicted on trumped-up spying charges

The Independent UK

Long before his arrest, US reporter lamented that many friends in Russia were being locked up

In early 2022, Evan Gershkovich, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal wrote on social media that “reporting on Russia is now also a regular practice of watching people you know get locked away for years.”

The Independent UK

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Russia Puts US Journalist Evan Gershkovich On Trial

US journalist Evan Gershkovich will face the start of a closed-door trial on espionage charges in Russia on Wednesday, more than a year after he became the first Western journalist since the Soviet era to be detained on such accusations.

International Business Times

Family Of US Reporter Jailed In Russia Vows To Keep Fighting

One year after American journalist Evan Gershkovich was arrested in Russia on espionage charges, his family vowed Friday to continue fighting for his release, a pledge echoed by President Joe Biden.

International Business Times

British judges were right to allow Julian Assange’s appeal. The next three weeks will show who cares about justice

It is hypocritical of the US to seek to lock up Assange while boasting about its commitment to press freedom, says former Guardian crime correspondent Duncan Campbell

The Guardian - UK

'How Much Time He's Lost': Jailed US Reporter's Family Waits For His Return

Nearly a year since US journalist Evan Gershkovich was arrested in Russia on espionage charges, his parents are counting on a "very personal" promise from President Joe Biden to bring him home.

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Detained reporter under 'unimaginable pressure' in Russian jail, say parents

Hope of breakthrough for detained reporter Evan Gershkovich.

The Canberra Times

Moscow court refuses to hear appeal by detained US journalist Evan Gershkovich

This is the first instance of a Western journalist being arrested on espionage charges in Russia since the end of the Cold War

The Independent UK

Jews around the world send Rosh Hashana wishes to detained reporter Evan Gershkovich

The Wall Street Journal reporter has been held in Russia since March. Thousands have written him letters for the Jewish new year, as the campaign for his release hones in on next week's U.N. meeting.

WEKU

Father of imprisoned reporter Evan Gershkovich calls on world leaders to urge Russia to free him

The father of imprisoned Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich is calling on world leaders meeting at the United Nations next week to stand up for freedom of the press and urge Russia to release him

The Independent UK

A US-Russia prisoner swap for reporter Evan Gershkovich could be tricky: 3 essential reads on the recent history

The parents of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who is being detained in Russia where he has been accused of espionage, said in multiple July 12, 2023, news reports that President Joe Biden promised to do whatever it takes to bring their son home.

The Conversation

Biden ‘serious’ on prisoner swap for US reporter Evan Gershkovich

Biden says process ‘under way’ to free Wall Street Journal reporter held in Russia and accused without evidence of spying

The Guardian - US

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has been detained for 100 days. His Philadelphia-based parents are staying hopeful.

The Philadelphia-based parents of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich said they remain optimistic about bringing their son home 100 days into his imprisonment in Moscow.

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The Guardian - UK

Russian court extends detention of Evan Gershkovich to August

Wall Street Journal reporter who was arrested on espionage charges is being held in Moscow prison with no date set for trial

The Guardian - UK

‘Not losing hope’: jailed Russia reporter Evan Gershkovich writes to his parents

Wall Street Journal reporter held on espionage charges jokes about prison food in letter home

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