Russia: The trial of American journalist Evan Gershkovich accused of espionage will begin on June 26

Gershkovich, who is accused of collecting information about the tank factory for the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), will be tried behind closed doors, according to a statement from the district court of the Sverdlovsk Region in Russia.

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Geršković, Photo: Reuters
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The trial of American journalist Evan Geršković, accused of espionage, will begin on June 26 in Yekaterinburg, the competent court announced today.

Gershkovich, who is accused of collecting information about the tank factory for the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), will be tried behind closed doors, according to a statement from the district court of the Sverdlovsk Region in Russia.

"The first hearing is scheduled for June 26, 2024," it added.

The Wall Street Journal reporter has been in custody for more than a year. He is accused of "collecting secret information" about the company Uralvagonzavod in the Sverdlovsk Region.

Both Gershkovich and the Wall Street Journal have denied the allegations, and the US government claims he has been wrongfully detained.

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