Moscow court extends WSJ reporter’s detention in Russia

The World

Wall Street Journal correspondent Evan Gershkovich is facing more detention in Russia. A court in Moscow ruled to extend his dentention by another two months. So far, he’s faced more than 300 days of detention in Russia since his arrest in March 2023. Host Carol Hills speaks with Paul Beckett, an editor at the Wall Street Journal, to discuss the ongoing efforts to secure Gershkovich’s freedom. 

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