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‘A Very Grim Milestone’: Evan Gershkovich Marks 1 Year in Russian Jail

The American reporter's family and friends say they are holding on to hope that he will be released from Russia.
behind the scenes

Moscow Says Talks Ongoing Over Gershkovich Exchange

"We have repeatedly said that there are certain contacts, but they must be carried out in absolute silence," Dmitry Peskov told reporters.
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american journalist

Russia Extends Evan Gershkovich’s Pre-Trial Detention Ahead of Arrest Anniversary

This coming Friday marks one year since the U.S. reporter was arrested by FSB agents in the city of Yekaterinburg.
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RUSSIA ON THE RECORD

Fighting to Free Evan Gershkovich From Russia, One Year On

Evan’s close friend, The Guardian's Russia correspondent Pjotr Sauer joins us to discuss the first anniversary of his arrest in Russia and the efforts...
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new corroboration

Putin Discussed Prisoner Swap Hours Before Navalny’s Death – Agentstvo

Journalist Christo Grozev, who was reportedly aware of plans to swap Navalny, said that Putin had “probably agreed” to the exchange.
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'justifying terrorism'

Russian Hands 2-Year Jail Sentence to Evan Gershkovich’s Interviewee

PR expert and activist Yaroslav Shirshikov was among the first to report on U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich’s arrest last year.
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one year in prison

Moscow Court Upholds Detention of U.S. Journalist Gershkovich Until March 30

The decision means Gershkovich will spend at least a year in jail following his shock arrest on March 29, 2023.
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prisoner swap

Kremlin Refuses to Say If Berlin Park Hitman Was Russian Agent

Putin brought up the case of Vadim Krasikov in the context of ongoing talks to free American reporter Evan Gershkovich.
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spying charges

Russian Court Extends U.S. Journalist Gershkovich's Detention by 2 Months

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich's detention was extended until March 30, one year and one day since he was arrested in Russia.
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'resilient and grateful'

U.S. Envoy to Russia Visited Detained Reporter Gershkovich

"Evan remains resilient and grateful for the support of friends, family and supporters," the embassy said in a statement.
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YEAR IN REVIEW

How Russia’s Independent Media Survived 2023

Journalists and their employers have faced threats to their funding and ability to publish, and have even been imprisoned.
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new negotiation

White House Says Readying New Proposal to Russia To Free 2 Americans

The State Department said this month that Russia rejected a "substantial" proposal to free Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and ex-Marine...
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jailed journalist

U.S. Ambassador Visits WSJ Reporter Gershkovich in Prison

"He remains upbeat and thanks his family, friends and everyone who has been following his plight," the U.S. Embassy said on social media.
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'difficult' talks

Putin ‘Hopes’ Moscow, Washington Will Find Solution on Arrested U.S. Citizens

On Thursday, a Moscow court upheld a ruling to hold journalist Evan Gershkovich, arrested this year on espionage charges, in detention until January.
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rejected appeal

Russia Upholds Detention of WSJ Reporter Gershkovich – Court

"Evan Gershkovich will remain in custody until Jan. 30, 2024," the Moscow City Court said, turning down an appeal lodged late last month.
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'wrongfully detained'

U.S. Says Russia Rejected 'Substantial' Proposal to Free 2 Americans

"We have made a number of proposals, including a substantial one in recent weeks," State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said.
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spying allegations

Russian Court Extends Detention of U.S. Journalist Gershkovich

The court in Moscow said Evan Gershkovich's "period of detention" would be extended by two more months until January 30.
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rejected appeal

Russian Court Upholds U.S. Journalist Gershkovich's Extended Detention

Evan Gershkovich will remain in pre-trial detention on espionage charges until at least Nov. 30.
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ruling unchanged

Russian Court Rejects U.S. Reporter Gershkovich’s Appeal of Extended Detention

Evan Gershkovich will remain in custody until at least Nov. 30 after his appeal was rejected. 
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jailed reporter

Family of U.S. Journalist Gershkovich Seeks UN's Help in Securing Release from Russia

Gershkovich's parents and sister said they had submitted a petition to the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention.
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