The chilling effect of Evan Gershkovich's arrest on journalism in Russia.
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The arrest of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich on spying charges in Russia has made it even tougher for Western journalists to report on Vladimir Putin's rule. News organizations are re-examining how to chronicle one of the world's most urgent geopolitical stories from Russia while ensuring their journalists' safety. The arrest has sent an indisputable signal that foreign reporters are newly vulnerable. Regardless of the outcome of Mr. Gershkovich's case, his arrest has a chilling effect on everyone, and news organizations are endeavoring to operate on the ground for as long as possible.
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