The trial of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich in Russia has moved rapidly, with closing arguments concluding in just two days, leading to expectations of a verdict and an 18-year prison sentence on Friday.
The speedy trial has raised speculation that Russia may be expediting the case for a potential prison exchange, as Gershkovich has already been in detention for 15 months on espionage charges the US considers fabricated.
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