Russian security services have accused US reporter Evan Gershkovich of spying on its military. They have provided no evidence. A brief arraignment hearing was held with the case classed as "top secret," his lawyer said.
The United States on Thursday condemned Russia's detention of an American journalist writing for The Wall Street Journal and said it was seeking consular access. US officials said they were in touch with the family of detained journalist Evan Gershkovich as well as the newspaper.