World WSJ ‘demands’ release of Evan Gershkovich after arrest by Russia for espionage April 3, 2023April 3, 2023 Sarah Elbeshbishi, USA TODAY Comments Off on WSJ ‘demands’ release of Evan Gershkovich after arrest by Russia for espionage The detention of Evan Gershkovich, 31, marks the first time an American journalist has been arrested on espionage charges since the Cold War.