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Imprisoned in Russia: WSJ's Evan Gershkovich

The Truth of the Matter

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The North Koreanization of Russia

CNN's John Defterios says Russia is sending a message that it doesn't care about having thorough coverage of its country in the West. "They pick a prominent journalist from one of our three most important newspapers, and they just think that's okay," he says. It's part of 'the North Koreanization of Russia,' where Russia is now turning increasingly inward, Defterios adds.

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