Russian court extends detention of WSJ reporter amid strained US-Russia relations
- WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich was detained in Russia on spying charges in July 2023.
- Gershkovich and WSJ deny the charges, but he faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted.
- Gershkovich communicates with family through lengthy letters from detention.
- Gershkovich's parents have been allowed to visit him twice behind glass.
- The detention has increased tensions between the US and Russia.