Mail Art Haiku Sent to Wall Street Journal Reporter Evan Gershkovich.

 


 

 

Evan Gershkovich is a Wall Street Journal correspondent who has been arrested in Russia on espionage charges. He is an American national, aged 31, who has extensively reported on Russia, Ukraine, and other former Soviet nations. Gershkovich graduated from Bowdoin College in 2014, where he majored in philosophy. He also contributed to The Bowdoin Orient and helped edit The Bowdoin Globalist. Additionally, he was a member of Bowdoin's men's soccer team.

Before joining The Wall Street Journal, Gershkovich worked for several other prominent news organizations. His career includes stints at The New York Times (2016-2017), The Moscow Times (2017-2020), and Agence France-Presse (2020-2022). He moved to The Wall Street Journal in January 2022.

Gershkovich's arrest by Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) occurred in Yekaterinburg while he was allegedly trying to obtain classified information. This arrest is significant as it marks the first time a U.S. correspondent has been detained on spying accusations in Russia since the Cold War. The FSB alleged that Gershkovich was acting under U.S. orders to collect information about a Russian military industrial enterprise. If convicted of espionage, Gershkovich could face up to 20 years in prison.

The Wall Street Journal has vehemently denied the allegations against Gershkovich, asserting his role as a member of the free press engaged in newsgathering. The arrest has drawn widespread criticism and concern from various quarters, including the White House, the Committee to Protect Journalists, the Society of Professional Journalists, and other media advocacy groups. Additionally, the Biden administration has sanctioned Russia's Federal Security Service in response to the detention.

In terms of personal coping, while in detention, Gershkovich has been reading Leo Tolstoy's "War and Peace" and watching cooking shows on monastery cuisine. Despite the challenging circumstances, he mentioned in a handwritten letter that he was "not losing hope."

Internationally, the arrest has prompted a strong response, with NATO, the European Union, and various media organizations demanding Gershkovich's release. The U.S. State Department has designated Gershkovich as "wrongfully detained," transferring his case to the office of the Special Envoy for Hostage Affairs. High-level diplomatic efforts have also been involved, with Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressing grave concern over the arrest and calling for Gershkovich's release. The situation remains a significant point of tension in U.S.-Russia relations.

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