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Evan Gershkovich’s arrest marks a new era of hostage diplomacy

13 mins | Apr 12, 2023

Following Evan Gershkovich's March 2023 arrest by Russian authorities, The Wall Street Journal reflects on the growing list of Americans detained by foreign governments on politicised charges.

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