US reporter Evan Gershkovich, jailed in Russia on espionage charges, to stand trial, officials say
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U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich, jailed in Russia for over a year on espionage charges, will face trial in Yekaterinburg. He's accused of gathering CIA information about a military facility in the Sverdlovsk region.
Putin hinted at a potential prisoner swap, possibly involving Vadim Krasikov, to secure Gershkovich's release. The U.S. is reportedly taking steps to facilitate the release through discreet negotiations for reciprocity.
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