June 17, 2024
1 min read

US Reporter Faces Closed Trial in Russia on June 26

The US journalist was indicted for allegedly collecting information on the production and repair of defence technology last year on behalf of the CIA…reports Asian Lite News

The closed-door trial against Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich in Russia for alleged espionage will begin on June 26, a regional court in the city of Yekaterinburg in Ural federal district said on Monday.

“The trial will take place in camera,” the court said in a statement, according to the Tass agency, meaning that the public will not be allowed to attend.

The US journalist was indicted for allegedly collecting information on the production and repair of defence technology last year on behalf of the CIA, the US intelligence agency. The target of the alleged espionage was the Uralvagonzavod company in the city of Nizhny Tagil in the Urals.

Gershkovich, his employer, and the US government have rejected the accusation. The Russian side has not made any evidence public in the proceedings to date.

The correspondent was detained in Yekaterinburg in March 2023 during a research trip to the Ural region. He was held in custody in Moscow while on remand.

Gershkovich is seen as a bargaining chip that Moscow can use to put pressure on the US government. Yekaterinburg, the capital of the Russian region of Sverdlovsk, is located nearly 1,800 km east of Moscow.

ALSO READ: Ukraine Says Russia Stepped Up Attacks During Peace Summit

Previous Story

PM Modi Congratulates Ramaphosa on Re-election

Next Story

Netanyahu Ends War Cabinet Following Resignations

Latest from -Top News

UK reimposes UN sanctions on Iran

London triggers snapback mechanism with France and Germany, restoring strict UN measures targeting Tehran’s nuclear and missile programmes…reports Asian Lite News The United Kingdom has reinstated sweeping United Nations sanctions on Iran,

Wedding Set Free

Government unveils sweeping marriage law reforms to modernise ceremonies, boost inclusivity and deliver a £535m lift to the economy…reports Asian Lite News In what is being billed as the biggest shake-up of

UK Govt announces major AI plans at G20

Britain partners with Canada, Google and African institutions to drive safe, inclusive and locally grounded artificial intelligence…reports Asian Lite News The government has unveiled a series of new projects to support responsible

UK announces $36 mn support Rohingya refugees

Britain pledges fresh support for Myanmar’s displaced as UN warns of worsening humanitarian crisis in Rakhine and refugee camps in Bangladesh…reports Asian Lite News The United Kingdom has pledged an additional $36

Storm Amy upgraded to amber warning

Met Office issues amber warning as Scotland braces for power cuts, flooding and major travel disruption…reports Asian Lite News Scotland is bracing itself for the full force of Storm Amy after the
Go toTop

Don't Miss

Pentagon training Afghan pilots for deployment in Ukraine

After the fall of Ashraf Ghani government in Afghanistan, many

It’s Official: Mike Pence enters 2024 White House race

Launching his campaign will put Pence face-to-face with former President