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U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich to face trial in Russia for alleged espionage
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- U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich is set to stand trial in Russia on charges of espionage.
- Russian authorities have confirmed that Gershkovich, who has been in jail for over a year, will face trial in Yekaterinburg.
- The case raises tensions between the U.S. and Russia concerning freedom of the press and diplomatic relations.
U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich, accused of espionage in Russia, will face trial in Yekaterinburg. He is charged with gathering secret information on orders from the CIA about a military facility. Both Gershkovich and the U.S. government deny the allegations. Efforts are being made to negotiate his release, with the possibility of a prisoner swap being considered. Putin has hinted at a potential deal involving a Russian national imprisoned in Germany. Gershkovich, a fluent Russian speaker, had moved to Russia in 2017 to work for The Moscow Times before joining The Wall Street Journal in 2022.