Russia Acknowledges Possible Prisoner Swap for Detained WSJ Reporter Evan Gershkovich

Former Hostage Affairs envoy sees Kremlin's mention of negotiations as a positive step despite ongoing espionage charges.

Evan Gershkovich has been detained in Russia for over 15 months on espionage charges deemed baseless by the U.S.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed contacts regarding a potential prisoner swap but emphasized confidentiality.
Hostage expert Hugh Dugan views the Kremlin's acknowledgment as a sign of progress in negotiations.
The Wall Street Journal continues to demand Gershkovich's immediate release, calling the charges against him false and outrageous.
Gershkovich faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted, with his trial set to take place in Yekaterinburg.