Russia Laughably Claims Video of Gershkovich Arrest Proves He Was a Spy
Russia released a slew of clips and recordings the Kremlin claims is proof the recently released Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was working as a U.S. spy.
Those claims don’t appear to align with what Gershkovich is seen doing in the footage, however, with him appearing to act as any journalist would while reporting on sensitive topics in a foreign nation.
Among the clips rolled out was a recorded call between Gershkovich and a source who the reporter promised to keep anonymous if he were to show him classified documents. Russian officials suggested that the request was nefarious, despite being a common practice among journalists.