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Evan Gershkovich: A year since my friend was jailed in Russia

What would it take to release the US journalist held on spying charges?

The Wall Street Journal reporter, who is the first US journalist charged with spying in Russia since the Cold War, has now been imprisoned for a year. His detention has been repeatedly extended and he is yet to face trial. His family, colleagues and the US government vehemently deny the accusations.

We talk with two 大象传媒 journalists who know Evan - Will Vernon and James Beardsworth. We hear what he鈥檚 like as a friend and journalist, and what his detention means for reporting on Russia.

The Global Story brings you trusted insights from 大象传媒 experts around the world, with Katya Adler. We鈥檙e keen to hear from you, wherever you are in the world. #TheGlobalStory We want your ideas, stories and experiences to help us understand and tell The Global Story. Email us at theglobalstory@bbc.com You can also message us or leave a voice note on WhatsApp on +44 330 123 9480.

Today鈥檚 podcast was made by Bethan Ashmead Latham, Alice Aylett Roberts and Richard Moran. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor is Sergi Forcada Freixas and the senior news editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

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