MOSCOW: Russia has formally charged American journalist Evan Gershkovich with espionage, local media reported on Friday, saying that he had dismissed the allegations.
US journalist in Russia
The arrest of Evan Gershkovich provoked uproar from media organizations and rights groups, as well as officials in Washington. Evan Gershkovich is working with Wall Street Journal.
Russian state-run agency TASS added, citing a law enforcement official sources that FSB officials charged Evan Gershkovich with spying in the interests of Russia,”.
TASS added that Gershkovich denied all allegations and reported that he was engaged in journalistic practices in Russia,”.
