U.S. Citizen Sentenced to 13 Years in Russian Prison for Drug Trafficking

U.S. citizen Michael Travis Leake has been sentenced to 13 years in a Russian prison on drug trafficking charges. The case involves accusations of organizing a drug trafficking business involving young people.

Arrest of Wall Street Journal Reporter in Russia on Espionage Charges

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich remains in jail on espionage charges in Russia until at least late June. The U.S. government has declared him wrongfully detained, and his employer denies the allegations.

Russia Arrests U.S. Citizen for Treason

A dual citizen of Russia and the United States has been arrested by the F.S.B. on accusations of committing state treason by raising funds for Ukraine, facing up to 20 years in prison if convicted.