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April 3, 2023

Wall Street Journal editor-in-chief condemns reporter's arrest in Russia: 'Total outrage'

Wall Street Journal Editor-in-Chief Emma Tucker called Russia's arrest of Evan Gershkovich "completely unacceptable" as officials face pressure to secure his release.

April 3, 2023

We are under dire threat from these five dangers

The U.S. faces "complex" threats, according to the 2023 Annual Threat Assessment by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. China, Russia, Iran and North Korea continue to lead the way.

April 3, 2023

Russia claims arrest of female suspect after pro-Putin military blogger killed in St. Petersburg cafe blast

Darya Trepova, a Russian citizen, reportedly has been arrested following an explosion in St. Petersburg over the weekend that killed pro-Russian military blogger Vladlen Tatarsky.

April 3, 2023

Russia takes over presidency of UN Security Council; ‘bad optics’ for West, propaganda win for Putin: experts

Russia has resumed the rotation position as president of the United Nations Security Council for the month of April, prompting concern over how it will use its power.

April 2, 2023

Blinken demands Russia release detained Wall Street Journal reporter in rare call with Kremlin counterpart

Secretary of State Antony Blinken demanded the release of detained Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich in a phone call with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov Sunday.

April 2, 2023

Pro-Russian military blogger killed in St Petersburg cafe explosion: reports

Vladlen Tatarsky was killed after a figurine gifted to him exploded in his hands in a St. Petersburg cafe. Tatarsky was a prominent pro-Russian military blogger.

April 2, 2023

WNBA star Brittney Griner, wife Cherelle encourage White House to bring detained reporter home from Russia

Brittney Griner and her wife Cherelle expressed concern for Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich after he was detained in Russia on spying allegations.

April 1, 2023

Former Moscow correspondent predicts what awaits detained Wall Street Journal reporter in Russia

Former NPR Moscow correspondent Lucian Kim weighs what Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich could face having been charged with espionage in Russia.

April 1, 2023

Ukraine asks court to put Orthodox leader under house arrest

Ukraine suspects a Ukrainian Orthodox priest justified Russia's invasion and actions against the country, leading to the possible house arrest of Metropolitan Pavel.

April 1, 2023

Wall Street Journal reporter imprisoned in Russia hailed by colleagues for charisma, courage

A friend of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, imprisoned in Russia on espionage charges, describes him as generous, committed and professional.