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WSJ Reporter Arrested Over Suspicion of Espionage

RUSSIA
  • Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, a US citizen, was detained in the Russian city of Yekaterinburg on suspicion of espionage, the Federal Security Service says according to Interfax.
  • President Putin will probably attend the upcoming fuel loading ceremony at Turkey’s Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant, Turkish leader Erdogan said. "The project to build the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant is being carried out successfully. Chances are that Mr Putin will come [to Turkey] to attend the April 27 ceremony. We’ll probably participate online together," Erdogan told the A Haber TV channel.
  • Weekly gold and forex reserve data is on the docket today. Putin will take part in the opening of new pharmaceutical plants by videoconference.

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