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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.
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