30-03-2023 13:34 via theguardian.com

Wall Street Journal reporter arrested in Russia | First Thing

Evan Gershkovich is the first reporter for a US news outlet to be arrested on espionage charges in Russia since the cold warDon’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up hereGood morning.The Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has been arrested on espionage charges, Russia’s top security agency has said – the first reporter for a US news outlet to be arrested on espionage charges in Russia since the cold war.Gershkovich’s arrest comes amid bitter tensions
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