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Russia’s wrongful detention of journalist Evan Gershkovich

World leaders call for the release of the Wall Street Journal reporter

The Wall Street Journal reporter has been charged by Russia with spying on behalf of the US government. Gershkovich’s detention has been described by the Society of Editors as β€œdeeply concerning”. Meanwhile, the US Government has declared that he has been wrongfully detained. What will be the impact of his arrest?

Guest: Emma Tucker, editor in chief, The Wall Street Journal.
Marc Bennetts, foreign correspondent, The Times and The Sunday Times.

Host: Luke Jones.

Clips: WSJ, ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ, Channel 4, PBS, CNN, NBC.

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