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 war

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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 between Moscow and Washington over the fighting in Ukraine.

Gershkovich could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted of espionage.