MSOCOW: Moscow has formally charged US journalist Evan Gershkovich with espionage, Russian news agencies reported on Friday (Apr 7), adding that he had denied the accusations. The arrest of Wall Street Journal correspondent Evan Gershkovich prompted an outcry from media outlets and rights groups, as well a
MSOCOW: Moscow has formally charged US journalist Evan Gershkovich with espionage, Russian news agencies reported on Friday , adding that he had denied the accusations.
"FSB investigators charged Gershkovich with espionage in the interests of his country," Russian state-run agency TASS said, citing a law enforcement source.
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