The U.S. Embassy in Moscow said on December 15 that Ambassador Lynne Tracy had visited Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, a U.S. citizen detained in Russia on spying charges. "He remains upbeat and thanks his family, friends and everyone who has been following his plight for over 250 days for their support," the embassy said. Tracy's visit comes one day after a Moscow court upheld a ruling to keep Gershkovich, 32, in custody at least until January 30, pending a trial. Gershkovich was arrested in March on espionage charges that he denies.
U.S. Envoy Visits Wall Street Journal Reporter Held In Moscow
U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich in court in Moscow on December 14.