2024-03-30
24 分钟The Wall Street Journal reporter, who is the first US journalist charged with spying in Russia since the Cold War, has now been imprisoned for a year. His detention has been repeatedly extended and he is yet to face trial. His family, colleagues and the US government vehemently deny the accusations. We talk with two BBC journalists who know Evan - Will Vernon and James Beardsworth. We hear what he’s like as a friend and journalist, and what his detention means for reporting on Russia. The Global Story brings you trusted insights from BBC experts around the world, with Katya Adler. We’re keen to hear from you, wherever you are in the world. #TheGlobalStory We want your ideas, stories and experiences to help us understand and tell The Global Story. Email us at theglobalstory@bbc.com You can also message us or leave a voice note on WhatsApp on +44 330 123 9480. Today’s podcast was made by Bethan Ashmead Latham, Alice Aylett Roberts and Richard Moran. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor is Sergi Forcada Freixas and the senior news editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.
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Exactly one year ago, an American journalist in Russia failed to check in with his newspaper using their agreed security system.
The Wall Street, Evan Gershkovitz's employer didn't panic.
A missed check in could mean a flat phone battery, of course.
But a second missed check in the next morning prompted his bosses to contact US national security.
And reports began to circulate of a US journalist missing in Russia.
The American journalist based in Moscow, Evan.
Gurshkovich, he's been arrested in Russia, accused.
Of spying while working for the Wall Street Journal.
Evan had been arrested for espionage.
The first US journalist charged with spying in Russia since the Cold War.
His bosses and the US Government.
It's a lie.
The message is release him.