WSJ Reporter Evan Gershkovich Freed From Russian Prison: A Timeline | WSJ

Published 2024-08-01
Evan Gershkovich, the Wall Street Journal reporter wrongfully detained in Russia since March 29, 2023, is free. Here’s a look back at the fight for his release.

Chapters:
0:00 Evan Gershkovich freed
0:28 Evan’s detainment
2:49 Putin remarks
3:45 A complex prisoner swap
5:26 Evan’s trial
6:59 Evan’s release

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All Comments (21)
  • @maineshire
    Still 2 Americans held. Pray for their release.
  • @hourbee5535
    Are there any more Americans vacationing in Russia?
  • @brookskimball48
    Dang missed a chance to become pod boss in Moscow county jail
  • Well, congratulations under the circumstances, very happy to hear his ordeal is finally over. Steadfastness has paid off - though we don’t know what has been given in return. Welcome back Evan 💙💚!
  • @keithw1885
    I'm Glad that Biden made a deal with Russia to solve these issues. 😎
  • @Ti5qu4ntum
    Thank you President Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken. 🙏🏽🙌🏽💪🏽🗽🇺🇲
  • @magdatheuns1566
    We begged the Freedom of Julian Assange for years, arbitrarily illegally detained without charges 5 years in supermax prison. Shame US /UK
  • @abc_cba
    I think India is heading into the same space as Iran, Rus, Pakistan, Turkiye under our current government and the laws they're passing as bills.
  • @Silke-g9q9q
    Very interesting and informative video! Thank you for your hard work! 😻👅
  • @Lizzette-b7d7d
    Very interesting and useful video, keep it up! 👅💋