Imprisoned US journalist in court in Moscow

Evan Gershkovich was arrested at the end of March in Yekaterinburg, Russia, accused of spying on behalf of the United States. He faces 20 years in prison if convicted.

The Wall Street Journal reporter is the first American correspondent since the Cold War to be detained in Russia on alleged espionage charges.

The arrest has been met with strong condemnation from the international community.

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