A Russian court on Tuesday decided to extend the pre-trial detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich by three months even while the US state department continues its demand for Consular access. Moscow maintains that Gershkovich was engaging in the acts of espionage. US has demanded for his immediate release.

Russia extends WSJ reporter's detention, Gershkovich to be held till August 30

Russia has extended Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich’s detention who was arrested back in March on espionage charges, reported the Russian state media.

Russia extends WSJ journalist Evan Gershkovich’s detention, US calls for immediate release

A Russian court, on Tuesday (April 18) denied bail for the United States’ Wall Street Journal reporter, Evan Gershkovich who has been arrested and faces up to 20 years in prison.

Evan Gershkovich: US journalist arrested in Russia on charges of espionage denied bail

Russia said on Thursday that a prisoner swap involving Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich is only possible after he is put on trial. The reporter was detained in Russia late last month on espionage charges.

Kremlin denies Vladimir Putin personally approved arrest of WSJ reporter

Moscow on Friday formally charged jailed Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reporter Evan Gershkovich with espionage, informed Russian state news agency TASS. The filing of formal charges means that a criminal probe is underway in the case, according to the Russian legal system The publication said it was informed about the charges by Russia's Federal Security Service, the FSB, successor to the Soviet KGB, but it was unclear if the action was taken during a court hearing.

Moscow formally charges US journalist Evan Gershkovich with espionage

US journalist Evan Gershkovich, who was arrested in Russia last week on spying claims as per a Moscow court, is reportedly appealing his detention. The court on Monday made this announcement, adding that the date for this appeal is yet to be announced.

Evan Gershkovich, US journalist arrested by Russia, appeals against detention

United States President Joe Biden on Friday (March 31) told Russia to release Wall Street Journal journalist Evan Gershkovich who was arrested by Moscow on espionage charges.

‘Let him go’: US President Biden tells Russia to release American journalist

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