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Evan Gershkovich

Evan Gershkovich

American journalist and author

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  • 4d ago

    Japan denies espionage as Russia holds Hokkaido Shimbun reporter Yuki Imai

    Tokyo has rejected Russia's espionage accusation against a Hokkaido Shimbun reporter detained in Sakhalin. Moscow's ambassador also turned down Japan's requests for information and humanitarian consideration.

  • Oct 1

    Evan Gershkovich details 491-day Russian detention and recovery in new memoir

    Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has published a memoir detailing his 491-day imprisonment in Russia, the FSB operation that captured him, and the psychological aftermath of his 2024 release.

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Brussels promises Ukraine a winter shield

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European leaders welcomed Volodymyr Zelensky in Brussels and pledged a winter package for Ukraine covering energy, air defence and financing. Ursula von der Leyen said the EU is working on a 22nd sanctions package and would not lift sanctions until Russia stops the war.

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