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Russia arrests US journalist on espionage allegations

The arrest sparked speculation that Moscow wants to hold Gershkovich to swap for one of its own citizens held in the West.

Evan Gershkovich, US Wall Street Journal journalist detained in Russia on suspicion of spying for Washington, is escorted out of the Lefortovsky court in Moscow on March 30, 2023. (AFP)
By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision

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MOSCOW - An American journalist has been detained on suspicion of spying for Washington, Russia said Thursday, drawing immediate outrage from the West with

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