Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich on Wednesday faced trial in Russia on espionage charges viewed as a bogus attempt by Russian President Vladimir Putin to obtain leverage over the West.
U.S. reporter Evan Gershkovich goes on trial in Russia
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