WSJ Reporter Marks One Year in Russian Prison Amid Stalled US Efforts to Free Wrongfully Detained Americans
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Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich marked 1 year imprisoned in Russia on espionage charges he denies; the U.S. says he's wrongfully detained.
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The U.S. is working to bring home dozens of Americans wrongfully detained abroad, including several others held in Russia.
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When official government efforts stall, cases can depend on non-government groups working privately on families' behalf.
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Russia has more Americans wrongfully detained than prisoners the U.S. can trade; a proposed exchange for Russian prisoners fell through.
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Americans held overseas find themselves trapped amid post-Cold War tensions; personal relationships and emotional accountability can sometimes make progress where official talks cannot.