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Russia鈥檚 wrongful detention of journalist Evan Gershkovich

World leaders call for the release of the Wall Street Journal reporter

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

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

Host: Luke Jones.

Clips: WSJ, 麻豆社, Channel 4, PBS, CNN, NBC.

This podcast has been acquired by the 麻豆社. It is not complied by 麻豆社 Editorial Standards but covered by the Ofcom Broadcasting Code.

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