WSJ reporter stresses importance of cooperation with U.S. and other allies
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich says keeping a Hokkaido Shimbun reporter locked up for years is not what Russia wants. (Photo by Takayuki Tanaka)
TAKAYUKI TANAKA
October 19, 2026 11:54 JST
TOKYO -- Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter detained in Russia for about 16 months on espionage charges, said earlier this month he expects Russia to hold a Hokkaido Shimbun reporter until Russia gets "something in return."