Russia has never provided any proof against Gershkovich.
Russian prosecutors are seeking an 18-year prison sentence for American news reporter Evan Gershkovich, who is on trial on espionage charges.Both his employer, The Wall Street Journal, and the U.S. State Department have denounced the charges as fabricated. Gershkovich pleaded not guilty.The 32-year-old was arrested March 29, 2023, while on a reporting trip to the Ural Mountains city of Yekaterinburg.
State Department has classified Gershkovich as 'wrongfully detained,' committing to robust efforts for his release.Negotiations for a potential prisoner exchange between Moscow and Washington have been hinted at, though any deal is contingent on the trial's outcome and could take considerable time to materialize.
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