Russia Extends American Journalist's Detention for a Fifth Time
American journalist Evan Gershkovich's pretrial detention extended in Russia.
- Bilawal Riaz
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An American journalist, Evan Gershkovich, who works for The Wall Street Journal, has had his pretrial detention in Russia extended for a fifth time. He was arrested a year ago on spying charges during a reporting trip. The United States government has called the allegations politically motivated and baseless. Gershkovich could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted. The U.S. ambassador to Russia has criticized the decision to extend his detention and called for his immediate release, noting that the Russian government has not provided any evidence to support their claims.