Moscow Court Upholds Detention of Wall Street Journal Reporter Evan Gershkovich

The U.S. government has declared Gershkovich wrongfully detained, as Russian President Putin hints at potential prisoner exchange discussions.

A Moscow court has upheld the pre-trial detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich until at least March 30, 2024, rejecting his latest appeal.
Gershkovich, arrested in March 2023 on espionage charges during a reporting trip to Yekaterinburg, Russia, has been declared wrongfully detained by the U.S. government.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed openness to a prisoner exchange involving Gershkovich, hinting at ongoing discussions between Russia and the U.S.
Gershkovich's family and the Wall Street Journal continue to advocate for his release, emphasizing his role as a journalist and denying espionage allegations.
The case has heightened tensions between the U.S. and Russia, with the U.S. accusing Moscow of using detained Americans as bargaining chips.