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The Wallstreet Journal (WSJ) reporter Evan Gershkovich has been arrested in Yekaterinburg. He is accused of “espionage”.
But the real reason for the arrest is that Gershkovich was reporting on Wagner’s recruitment.
In general, Russia’s hostage “diplomacy” will go into overdrive. Citizens from Western countries must be avoid or leave Russia, asap.
“US Urges Americans In Russia To Leave “Immediately””
“US State Department Secretary Antony Blinken on Thursday requested the Americans living in Russia to leave the country “immediately”, after the reporter was arrested in Moscow.
Taking to Twitter, Mr Blinken said, “We are deeply concerned over Russia’s announcement it has detained a U.S. citizen journalist. The @StateDept’s highest priority is the safety and security of U.S. citizens abroad. If you are a U.S. citizen living or travelling in Russia - please leave immediately.””
https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/us-urges-americans-in-russia-to-leave-immediately-3907520