Evan Gershkovich Sentenced to 16 Years in Russia on Espionage Charges

The Wall Street Journal reporter's conviction is widely condemned as politically motivated, with calls for his immediate release.

Gershkovich was convicted after a closed trial and sentenced to a maximum-security penal colony.
International observers and U.S. officials denounce the charges as fabricated and part of a geopolitical strategy.
Former President Trump promises to secure Gershkovich's release without compensation if re-elected.
Discussions of a potential prisoner swap are ongoing between U.S. and Russian officials.
Gershkovich's case underscores the growing risks for journalists in Russia amid heightened tensions with the West.