Russia extends WSJ reporter’s detention until August

A Russian court ordered journalist Gershkovich to be held until August 30, while US officials continue to call for his release.

A Russian court has extended the detention of Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reporter Evan Gershkovich by three months, ordering the 31-year-old American citizen to be held until August 30.

Gershkovich was arrested in March on espionage charges while on a reporting trip in Russia and formally detained in April. He, his employer and the US government have denied the…