The Daily The American Journalist on Trial in Russia
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Jul 3, 2024 Anton Troianovski, the Moscow bureau chief for The New York Times, shares his insight on the high-stakes trial of Evan Gershkovich, an American journalist detained in Russia on espionage charges. He discusses the secretive nature of the trial and the lack of evidence against Gershkovich, while reflecting on the dire implications for journalism in a repressive environment. Troianovski also sheds light on complex geopolitical dynamics and the potential for a prisoner exchange, revealing how these events intertwine with the ongoing tensions related to Ukraine.
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Evan's Background
- Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter, grew up in a Russian-speaking household with Soviet immigrant parents.
- He pursued his passion for journalism by working at The New York Times and later moving to Moscow for a reporting role.
Bonding in Moscow
- Foreign correspondents often bond, especially in challenging environments like Russia.
- The increasing hostility under Putin and the COVID pandemic further strengthened these bonds.
Shifting Landscape
- While rhetoric was hostile, Western journalists initially operated freely with official accreditation.
- Russia's invasion of Ukraine changed everything, leading to new laws and many journalists leaving.