April 3, 2023

A WSJ Reporter Arrested in Russia

by The Journal

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Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was arrested in Russia last week and charged with espionage. The WSJ and U.S. officials deny the accusations. We spoke to our colleagues Joe Parkinson and Drew Hinshaw about working with Gershkovich, his reporting on Russia, and what's next.


Further Reading:

- On the Ground in Putin's Russia: Evan Gershkovich's Coverage of a Country at War 

- Evan Gershkovich’s Arrest Marks a New Era of Hostage Diplomacy 

- Evan Gershkovich Loved Russia, the Country That Turned on Him 


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