Russian officials have confirmed that they have detained Evan Gershkovich, an American journalist for the Wall Street Journal, on suspicion of spying for the U.S. government. NBC News’ Kelly Cobiella breaks down what kind of work Gershkovich was doing in Russia and how the Wall Street Journal is responding to the FSB’s allegation.
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Wall Street Journal reporter detained in Russia on suspicion of spying for U.S.
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Do you expect Russia to be happy of USA journalists covering news broadcasted to the world??? Come on!
This was a kidnapping of a U.S. citizen under the pretense of a made-up charge of espionage. Russia is going to use him as leverage… wait and watch
what about having a dog bark at him for 100 hours or something ..in a secluded room ..
There may be some truth in his charges. No one should condemn Russia immediately. America is desperate at the moment
Don’t worry Biden will trade a terrorist for him.
In other news, the US government sent IRS agents to intimidate Matt Taibi, an american journalist, for daring to report on the government directed election interference and big pharma propoganda.
The more we trade for the release of political hostages the more hostages they will take. Leave him there and hopefully he can safely surrender to Ukrainian forces when he's sent to the front line.
This is y negotiation with hostile never do good in the long- run
Where is Julián Asagne?
A lot of people are saying that he should not have gone there; however, I was wondering if the wall street journal may have sent him there. Reporters take risks to get us the news all the time. They go to war with the military. Last, as she said it's extremely rare. Makes no sense. It shows how desperate Putin is.
Putin is trying very hard to force our hand into firing the first shot.
Like my dad always said these journals make big money and they take the chance doing it. So he's on his own as far as I'm concerned.
How is the Wall Street journal a security risk at this time? They don’t publish a lot of protest material and the economic blockade has limited trading at this time.
I think this goes without saying DO NOT GO TO RUSSIA IF YOU'RE AMERICAN..
He should of had weed on him he might be home in 8 months
“superstar” 😂
I'm sorry why would you be there dumb no reason to be there journalism please not that important overrated profession it's not worth your life
I would never travel to Russia, especially while being a US reporter. That just screams too many red flags for your safety.
Russia just wants to trade and get some of their dangerous criminals back
Maybe the Donald can ask one of his close friends, great leader, smart guy to let him out.
Load of nonsense any excuse
What, his w2 does not list "spy" for occupation?
Well let's see if he stay in Russian prison as long as Britney
THE GUY IS/WAS A SPY !! HE DESERVES WHATEVDR HE GETS – REMEMBER POOTIN DOES NOT LIE !! PRESIDENT TRUMP SAYS SO……
People will be kicking themselves in regret in years to come, if they miss the opportunity to invest now.
This is why I don't leave the country!!!!!
You’re screwed buddy unless you’re black lesbian you’re not getting out of there
Hello, I'm new to forex trade and I have been making huge losses but recently see a lot of people earning from it. can someone please tell me what I'm doing wrong
He better identify as a black trans freak as soon as possible if he wants sleepy joe to notice.
Paul Whelan, American, has been in a Russian prison since December 2018. Seems you need to win a popularity contest to get attention.
yeah maybe he only normal repotrer but rusian content got controller here in youtube so who right or wrongs who know
yes he is highly pay by the US to spy in russia
I've never once agreed to going somewhere dangerous with psychos like Putin, anymore than I'd go stand in a den of tigers and think they're not going to come after me….
Why tf was he there… Russia is just looking for Americans to lock up and use as trade options.. ugh, I hope he's okay
WSJ, don care
😂😂😂
A risk was taken. Consequence realized. Family and friends suffering. Justification elusive.
Would a Wall Street Journalist spy against Russia? I kinda doubt it.