Russia’s wrongful detention of journalist Evan Gershkovich

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

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Guest:

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

Host: Luke Jones.

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