The Imprisonment of Wall Street Journal Reporter in Russia Raises Cold War Fears.

The arrest of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich by Russia on espionage charges has sparked international outrage. Gershkovich, who has been reporting on Russia for six years, was arrested while reporting in Yekaterinburg and detained until May 29. He is the first American journalist arrested in Russia and charged with espionage since 1986. Gershkovich's colleagues have praised his charisma, courage, and commitment to journalism. The Wall Street Journal has defended him, and the White House has called for his release. News outlets around the world have condemned the arrest and called for his release.