What to know about the growing number of treason and espionage cases in today's Russia under Putin Treason cases were once rare in Russia, a handful each year The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2024
Treason and espionage cases are rising in Russia since the war in Ukraine began Treason cases were once rare in Russia, a handful each year The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2024
Ukraine recap: Zelensky says ‘no’ to Hungary’s ceasefire proposal and ‘hurry up’ to western aid Ukraine’s troops remain frustrated at delays in getting fresh supplies of arms and ammunition, according to reports from the frontline. It’s been several months since the US and the EU signed off on their massive aid packages to Kyiv, yet the bulk of the weapons have yet to find their… The Conversation · Jul 4, 2024
French researcher admits military secrets charges, claims Russia Laurent Vinatier is the latest Western citizen arrested by Moscow amid accusations of ‘hostage diplomacy’. Al Jazeera · Jul 3, 2024
UN experts say Russia violated international law by imprisoning Wall Street Journal reporter U_N_ human rights experts say Russia violated international law by imprisoning Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and should release him “immediately.” The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2024
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 853 As the war enters its 853rd day, these are the main developments. Al Jazeera · Jun 27, 2024
What to know from the first day of US journalist Evan Gershkovich's trial in Russia Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich went on trial in Russia on espionage charges that he, his employer and the U.S. government dismiss as false The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2024
American Journalist Evan Gershkovich Faces Espionage Trial In Russia American journalist Evan Gershkovich faces espionage charges in Russia, raising concerns about press freedom and diplomatic relations. Top News · Jun 26, 2024
Closed-door trial of US journalist Evan Gershkovich begins in Russia as case denounced as sham Mr Gershkovich faces a 20-year sentence if convicted on charges decried as politically motivated The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2024
First Thing: Julian Assange walks free After pleading guilty to violating US espionage law in a deal ending an extraordinary 14-year legal saga, the WikiLeaks founder has arrived home in Australia. Plus: Suing big oil for heatwave deaths The Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2024
A US journalist goes on trial in Russia on espionage charges that he and his employer deny Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has gone on trial in the Russian city of Yekaterinburg on espionage charges that he, his employer and the U.S. government vehemently deny The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2024
Journalist Evan Gershkovich seen with shaved head as spying trial in Russia starts Gershkovich was seen standing in a glass box, wearing an open-necked shirt and with his arms folded. Evening Standard · Jun 26, 2024
A look at Yekaterinburg, the Russian city where US reporter has gone on trial Yekaterinburg, the industrial city where U.S. reporter Evan Gershkovich is on trial, in located in Russia’s Ural Mountains east of Moscow The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2024
US journalist Gershkovich on trial in Russia over spying charges he denies Journalist faces up to 20 years in jail if convicted; court sets next hearing for August 13. Al Jazeera · Jun 26, 2024
Al Jazeera · Jun 26, 2024 Russia starts US journalist Evan Gershkovich’s trial: What’s next for him? The reporter was arrested in March last year on a reporting trip in Russia’s Ural Mountains city of Yekaterinburg.
The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2024 Watch from court as US reporter Evan Gershkovich goes on trial in Russia for spying Watch from outside court in the Russian city of Yekaterinburg as US reporter Evan Gershkovich goes on trial.
France 24 · Jun 26, 2024 US journalist Evan Gershkovich goes on trial for espionage charges in Russia US journalist Evan Gershkovich attended Wednesday a closed-door trial on espionage charges in Russia, over a year after he became the first Western journalist since the Soviet era to be detained on such accusations. Gershkovich, whose next hearing is set for August 13, faces up to 20 years in prison…
International Business Times · Jun 26, 2024 Russia Puts US Journalist Evan Gershkovich On Trial US journalist Evan Gershkovich will face the start of a closed-door trial on espionage charges in Russia on Wednesday, more than a year after he became the first Western journalist since the Soviet era to be detained on such accusations.
The Conversation · Jun 25, 2024 Espionage trial of US reporter Evan Gershkovich signals a dangerous new era for journalism in Russia The arrest and trial of US reporter Evan Gershkovich on spying charges would have prompted a range of emotions in any outsider who has been a reporter or researcher in Russia. At first, there’s the sense that you yourself may have escaped after running a similar risk of working in…
The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2024 More Americans are ending up in Russian jails. Prospects for their release are unclear U.S. citizens jailed in Russia include a Wall Street Journal reporter, a vacationing corporate security executive and a dual national visiting her family in Tatarstan
Fortune · Jun 24, 2024 U.S. lawmakers turn up the heat over Nigeria's unlawful detention of Binance exec U.S. lawmakers visited former IRS Special Agent Tigran Gambaryan in the Nigerian prison where he has suffered malaria and pneumonia.
Top News · Jun 22, 2024 American Paul Whelan Marks 2,000 Days In Russian Custody American citizen Paul Whelan advocates for his release after surpassing 2,000 days in Russian custody. Efforts continue to secure his return.
Top News · Jun 20, 2024 Former Ballerina Faces Treason Charges In Moscow Trial Former ballerina Ksenia Karelina faces treason charges in Russia for alleged American spy activities, raising concerns about human rights and freedom of ex...
The Guardian - US · Jun 20, 2024 Russian American woman on trial for treason over $50 pro-Ukraine donation Ksenia Karelina was detained in January during a trip to visit family and faces up to 20 years in prison
International Business Times · Jun 19, 2024 Russia Says Awaits US Response To Prisoner Swap Proposals Russia said Wednesday it had presented its ideas for a prisoner swap to the United States and was waiting for a response, days before it was set to put US reporter Evan Gershkovich on trial.