The espionage trial of Evan Gershkovich signals a dangerous new era for journalism in Russia
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from Nieman Lab7 months ago
The trial of Evan Gershkovich in Russia serves the authorities' cause to depict Westerners as enemies and remind journalists of the risks of doing their job.
Nieman Labhttps://www.niemanlab.org/2024/06/the-espionage-trial-of-evan-gershkovich-signals-a-dangerous-new-era-for-journalism-in-russia/
The historical context shows that Gershkovich's case of being detained on spying charges is a dangerous development not seen since the confrontational phase of the Cold War.
Nieman Labhttps://www.niemanlab.org/2024/06/the-espionage-trial-of-evan-gershkovich-signals-a-dangerous-new-era-for-journalism-in-russia/
From 1917 to the 20th century, the treatment of foreign correspondents in Russia reflected the country's relations with the West, with examples like The Times of London's journalists facing difficulties.
Nieman Labhttps://www.niemanlab.org/2024/06/the-espionage-trial-of-evan-gershkovich-signals-a-dangerous-new-era-for-journalism-in-russia/
The case of Gershkovich underscores the ongoing challenges and risks foreign correspondents continue to face when reporting in Russia.
Nieman Labhttps://www.niemanlab.org/2024/06/the-espionage-trial-of-evan-gershkovich-signals-a-dangerous-new-era-for-journalism-in-russia/
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