Evan Gershkovich's mother Ella Milman says she is optimistic about her son's fate. The 31-year-old reporter's indictment on espionage charges sparked protests from media outlets, human rights groups and foreign governments.
He was one of the few Western journalists to continue working in Moscow despite the risks. He has since been detained in Lefortovo prison, where he has still not been able to benefit from a consular visit, Moscow having assured "examine the issue"