Russian authorities: The trial of the American journalist accused of espionage will begin at the end of the month | News in brief

American journalist accused of spying in Russia by Evan Gershkovich the trial will start at the end of the month in Yekaterinburg. The Sverdlovsk Regional Court reports on the matter.

The first hearing of the closed-door trial will take place on June 26, the court says.

Gershkovich, who worked for the US Wall Street Journal, was imprisoned in March of last year.

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