An American newspaper reporter was arrested in Russia on charges of espionage.
According to the news agency from Moscow, the American reporter Evan Gurshkovich appeared in the Russian court.
According to the news agency, the Russian court ordered the detention of the American reporter until May 29.
The American reporter works in the Moscow bureau of the Wall Street Journal.
Meanwhile, American Foreign Minister Anthony Blanken expressed concern over the arrest of an American journalist in Russia and said that Russia’s actions against journalists and media are condemnable.
He said that we are in touch with the journalist’s newspaper, the Wall Street Journal.
In addition, the White House says that State Department officials have contacted the American newspaper.
The White House added that the Biden administration is in contact with the reporter’s family and the Russian government.
The White House said that the actions of the Russian government against American citizens are not acceptable, American citizens should leave Russia immediately.
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