The family of an American journalist detained over accusations he spied on Russia remain optimistic of a possible release or prisoner swap deal 100 days since being arrested.
The Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, 32, was arrested by the Federal Security Service in late March accused of trying to obtain classified information.
The Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, 33, has been detained for 100 days over allegations he was spying on Russia. Picture: Sefa Karacan/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images "His family has stayed very strong, they’ve travelled to Moscow. We know Evan is in good health from people who’ve seen him in person," Ms Strasburg said.
US Ambassador to Russia Lynne Tracy visited the journalist in jail earlier this week. It is understood he is doing well and in good health. Picture: Sefa Karacan/Anadolu Agency via Getty It comes after the Kremlin suggested it was open to a prisoner swap with the journalist and Vladimir Dunaev, a Russian citizen in US custody on cybercrime charges.
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