WSJ Reporter Evan Gershkovich Charged with Espionage in Russia

Russian authorities have charged Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich with espionage, marking the first time an American journalist has been detained on accusations of spying since the Cold War. Gershkovich denies the charges, and his case has been marked "top secret." The Wall Street Journal has condemned his detention, and western officials have called for his immediate release. The Biden administration is preparing to officially declare Gershkovich as wrongfully detained in Russia, triggering new US government resources to work towards his release.