U.S. Ambassador to Russia Lynne Tracy met with jailed Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich on August 14, a State Department spokesperson said, in her third such visit since his March detention on espionage charges he denies. "Ambassador Tracy said that Evan continues to appear in good health and remains strong, despite his circumstances," the spokesperson said, adding that it was Washington's expectation that Moscow would provide continued consular access. Russia has said Gershkovich was caught trying to obtain military secrets while on a trip to Yekaterinburg, but it has provided no details supporting that assertion. The WSJ also denies the allegations. To read the original story by Reuters, click here.
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