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Evan Gershkovich's bogus trial shows us the real face of rogue tyrant Putin
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich began his Kafkaesque espionage show trial in Russia on Wednesday, show just how power-mad Vladimir Putin is.
US journalist Evan Gershkovich seen with shaved head as espionage trial kicks off in Russia, with a conviction all but certain
Most experts agree that Gershkovich is likely to be found guilty — despite Russian authorities presenting zero public evidence supporting their spying claims.
Hostage expert pleased Russia even mentioned possible prisoner swap for WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich
Russia admitting that negotiations to bring imprisoned Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich home have taken place — even if they must be "conducted in complete silence" — is a step in...
US, Russia in talks over possible prisoner swap for WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich -- but will be conducted in 'complete silence'
"I want to remind you again of the president's conversation with the heads of information agencies in St. Petersburg - he confirmed that there are such contacts," Peskov said.
Closed-door trial date for Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich set in Russia
Imprisoned Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich’s espionage trial will begin on June 26 and be held behind closed doors, according to the Russian court.
Jailed WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich to stand trial in Russia
Russia’s Prosecutor General’s office announced that an indictment against the American journalist has been finalized, with his case filed at the Sverdlovsky Regional Court in the city in the Ural...
Trump claims Putin will free jailed WSJ reporter Gershkovich for him 'almost immediately' if elected
Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth Social that this would happen soon after the November election in the United States, when he is seeking to defeat President Joe...
Trump vows to free jailed WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich if re-elected: ‘I would get him released’
Former President Donald Trump is confident he can get Russia to release jailed Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich if he’s elected president in November. Trump, 77, called on Russia...
Moscow court rejects WSJ reporter's Evan Gershkovich’s appeal, keeping him in jail till at least June 30
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich will remain jailed on espionage charges until at least late June, after a Moscow court on Tuesday rejected his appeal that sought to end...
WSJ publisher calls on Biden to 'push extra hard' for Russia to release imprisoned reporter
Evan Gershkovich, 32, was arrested on March 29, 2023, and later ordered by a Moscow court to be held in Lefortovo prison, which typically houses political prisoners.
Jailed WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich marks one year detained in Russia
A Moscow court extended The Wall Street Journal reporter's detention by three months on Tuesday, as he awaits trial on dubious espionage charges, but the government remain hopeful they can...
WSJ's Evan Gershkovich has been a Russian hostage for a full year: Get him freed NOW
On Friday, Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich will mark a full year in captivity in a Russian prison — on 100% bogus charges. It's past time to demand his...
Parents of detained WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich desperate to remain positive: 'Pessimism will kill'
The parents of detained Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich say he always has had an affinity for Russia, where he is now set to mark one year behind bars.
Swimmers brave frigid temps for jailed WSJ reporter held for 1 year in Russia: 'Totally worth it'
Dozens of swimmers swam off Brighton Beach in Brooklyn on Saturday to raise awareness for Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich ahead of the one-year anniversary of his arrest.
Jailed WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich's parents will be guests at State of the Union
Gershkovich, 32, was detained on March 29, 2023, by Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) for allegedly violating the country's anti-espionage laws during a reporting trip to Yekaterinburg.
Russia and America failed Navalny too — to honor him, give Ukraine the weapons it needs to win
President Biden’s 2021 threat of “devastating” consequences should anything happen to Navalny in prison will now be put to the excruciating test.
Russian court extends the pretrial detention for WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich accused of spying
A Russian court on Tuesday extended the pre-trial detention for American journalist Evan Gershkovich, forcing the Wall Street Journal reporter to remain behind bars until next month.
Pretrial detention for American reporter accused of spying in Russia extended through March
Analysts have said that Moscow may be using jailed Americans as bargaining chips after US-Russian tensions soared when Russia sent troops into Ukraine.
Paul Whelan says Biden has 'abandoned' him in Russian prison: 'Serious betrayal'
"They've basically abandoned me here," Whelan said of the "serious betrayal" by the US government.
Putin says Russia in talks with US on exchanging jailed Gershkovich and Whelan
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that Moscow speaking with the U.S. on the issue of bringing Paul Whelan and Evan Gershkovich home.