Accused of gathering information about an arms factory in the Sverdlovsk region, specifically Uralvagonzavod.
American journalist Evan Gershkovich detained in Russia since March 2023.
Arrest marked highest-profile detention of an American journalist in Russia since the Cold War.
Gershkovich arrested in Yekaterinburg, held at Moscow's Lefortovo Prison.
Russia has expressed desire for prisoner exchange negotiations to secure his release.
Russian authorities completed investigation and will send case to Sverdlovsk regional court for criminal trial.
United States government and The Wall Street Journal decry charges as politically motivated.
American journalist Evan Gershkovich, who has been detained in Russia since March 2023, is set to stand trial on espionage charges. The Wall Street Journal reporter was arrested in Yekaterinburg and has been held at Moscow's Lefortovo Prison ever since. According to various sources, Gershkovich is accused of gathering information about an arms factory in the Sverdlovsk region, specifically Uralvagonzavod. The details of the accusations have not been disclosed publicly.
The Russian authorities have completed their investigation into Gershkovich's case and will send it to the Sverdlovsk regional court, indicating that a criminal trial is imminent. Russia has also expressed a desire for prisoner exchange negotiations to secure his release. The United States government and The Wall Street Journal have decried the charges against Gershkovich as politically motivated.
Gershkovich's arrest marked the highest-profile detention of an American journalist in Russia since the Cold War. He is one of several Western nationals and U.S. citizens who have been detained in Russia since it sent troops to Ukraine.
The exact nature of Gershkovich's alleged espionage activities remains unclear, but it is known that he was gathering information on military equipment production and repairs at Uralvagonzavod. The CIA has reportedly been linked to the case, although no official confirmation has been provided.
The trial of Evan Gershkovich is expected to begin soon in Yekaterinburg. If convicted, he faces up to 20 years in prison.
Evan Gershkovich has been jailed for over a year in Russia on espionage charges and will stand trial in Yekaterinburg.
He is accused of gathering secret information on orders from the CIA about Uralvagonzavod, a facility in the Sverdlovsk region that produces and repairs military equipment.
Russian authorities have detained several U.S. nationals and other Westerners since sending troops to Ukraine.
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Evan Gershkovich will be tried on a spying charge in Yekaterinburg, Russia.
If convicted, Mr. Gershkovich faces up to 20 years in prison.
Gershkovich is accused of spying for the CIA and had collected secret information about a Russian tank factory.
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The article contains an appeal to authority when it mentions the statements from Russia's Prosecutor General's office and Putin without providing any counterargument or evidence to refute their claims. However, no explicit logical fallacies were found in the author's assertions.
An indictment of The Wall Street Journal reporter has been finalized and his case was filed to the Sverdlovsky Regional Court in the city about 1400 kilometers (870 miles) east of Moscow, according to Russia’s Prosecutor General’s office.
Putin has said he believed a deal could be reached to free Gershkovich, hinting he would be open to swapping him for a Russian national imprisoned in Germany.
Evan Gershkovich will be tried on a spying charge in Yekaterinburg, Russia.
If convicted, Mr. Gershkovich faces up to 20 years in prison.
Russian authorities have suggested a prisoner swap for Mr. Gershkovich after a verdict is handed down in his case.
Accuracy
Evan Gershkovich is accused of gathering secret information on orders from the CIA about Uralvagonzavod, a facility in the Sverdlovsk region that produces and repairs military equipment.
Gershkovich faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted.
Russian authorities have detained several U.S. nationals and other Westerners since sending troops to Ukraine.
Evan Gershkovich was arrested in Russia on espionage charges in February 2022.
Gershkovich is accused of spying for the CIA and faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted.
Russian President Vladimir Putin hinted at a possible prisoner swap involving Vadim Krasikov, a Russian colonel convicted of assassinating a former Chechen fighter in Germany, for the release of Gershkovich and other American detainees.
Accuracy
Russian authorities have detained several U.S. nationals and other Westerners since sending troops to Ukraine.
Evan Gershkovich has been charged with collecting information about an arms factory in Russia, specifically Uralvagonzavod.
Gershkovich was arrested during a reporting trip in Ekaterinburg.
The investigation into Gershkovich’s case has been completed by the FSB and the criminal case will be sent to the Sverdlovsk regional court, indicating the beginning of a criminal trial.
Russia has indicated a desire for prisoner exchange negotiations to free Gershkovich.
Accuracy
Evan Gershkovich has been charged with collecting information about an arms factory in Russia.
Gershkovich faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted.
Russian authorities have detained several U.S. nationals and other Westerners since sending troops to Ukraine.
