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Russia jails US soldier Gordon Black as it dangles prisoner swap deal

Sentence expands list of US citizens detained in Russia as Moscow says awaiting response on prisoner swap proposals.

Al Jazeera · Jun 19, 2024

Russian court to hold WSJ reporter’s espionage trial behind closed doors

Over a year into detention in Russia, Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich’s trial in an espionage case will begin in secrecy on June 26, the WSJ reported, citing the Russian state media. The US is reportedly trying to get access to the trial and consular access to Gershkovich. 

Newslaundry · Jun 18, 2024

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 844

As the war enters its 844th day, these are the main developments.

Al Jazeera · Jun 18, 2024

The trial of a US reporter charged with espionage in Russia is to begin June 26

A Russian court says the espionage trial in Russia of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich will begin on June 26 and will be held behind closed doors

The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2024

US Reporter Gershkovich To Go On Trial In Russia On June 26

US journalist Evan Gershkovich will go on trial on espionage charges in Russia's Urals city of Yekaterinburg behind closed doors on June 26, the court overseeing the process said on Monday.

International Business Times · Jun 17, 2024

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 840

As the war enters its 840th day, these are the main developments.

Al Jazeera · Jun 14, 2024

Evan Gershkovich: Detained US reporter to stand trial in Russia on espionage charges

‘Journalism is not a crime’, says Wall Street Journal as reporter to stand trial

Evening Standard · Jun 13, 2024

US government's top hostage negotiator defends prisoner swaps with foreign adversaries

The U.S. government’s top hostage negotiator is defending prisoner swaps that free Americans wrongfully detained by foreign countries in exchange for the release of convicted criminals

The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2024

Jailed journalist Evan Gershkovich to soon stand trial, Russian prosecutor indicates

Wall Street Journal reporter faces ‘false and baseless charge’ and ‘sham trial’, say paper’s publisher and editor in chief

The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2024

American Journalist Evan Gershkovich Faces Espionage Trial In Russia

American journalist accused of spying for the CIA in Russia, raising concerns about press freedom and diplomatic relations.

Top News · Jun 13, 2024