"American Journalist Evan Gershkovich's Year in Russian Detention"
American journalist Evan Gershkovich has spent one year in Russian detention on espionage charges, despite denials from him, the US government, and his employer. He is the first journalist to be arrested on such charges since the Cold War. US officials have called for his immediate release, and efforts are ongoing to secure his return home. Gershkovich's family and US leaders have demanded his release, emphasizing that journalism is not a crime and reporters are not bargaining chips. The US has put forward proposals to secure his release, but Russia has rejected them. Gershkovich's sister described his resilience but emphasized the urgency of bringing him home to continue his work.
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