Evan Gershkovich, an American journalist for The Wall Street Journal, was detained in Russia more than a year ago. He has been locked up in a high-security prison and accused of spying for the U.S. government. His trial, held in secret, is now underway. Anton Troianovski, the Moscow bureau chief for The New York Times, discusses the complicated geopolitics behind Mr. Gershkovich’s detention and the efforts to get him home. Guest: Anton Troianovski, the Moscow bureau chief for The New York Times.
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Now to a big setback for Evan Gurshkovich, the Wall Street Journal reporter held in Russia on espionage charges for more than a year.
American journalist Evan Gurshkovich was detained in Russia more than a year ago.
The reporter for the Wall Street Journal is accused of spying for the US and could face up to 20 years in prison if found guilty.
Gershkovich has been locked up in a high security prison, accused of spying for the us government.
The russian authorities did not even provide any evidence of a crime.
In fact, they have provided no real justification for holding him.
His trial, held in secret, is now underway.
Today, my colleague Anton Troyanovsky on the complicated geopolitics behind Gershkovich's detention and the efforts to get him home.
It's Wednesday, July 3.
Anton Evan Gurshkovich, an american journalist, is now on trial in a russian court, defending himself against allegations of being a spy for the Ciataine.
If convicted, Evan is looking at up to 20 years in prison.