US journalist Gershkovich faces long prison sentence | DW News
The espionage trial against US reporter Evan Gershkovich has begun in Russia. He faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted. The USA accuses Russia of “hostage diplomacy” to exert pressure and free Russian prisoners in the West.
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4 comments
Trials and hearings? It’s Russia. We all know the outcome is predetermined.
Takes balls to smile to the press while facing 20 years of prison in Russia.
Not like he has much choice.
Brave young man. God protect him.