U.S. Journalist Evan Gershkovich Sentenced to 16 Years in Russia After Conviction
Friday, 19 July 2024 Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was just hit with a 16-year prison term after being convicted of spying in Russia – a charge American leaders have categorically denied. Gershkovich was found guilty Friday by a Russian court in…
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has been sentenced to prison in Russia on espionage charges, which he denies. Veuer’s Matt Hoffman reports.
In a surprising move, Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for his critical role in orchestrating a historic U.S.-Russia prisoner swap. This unprecedented deal saw American journalist Evan Gershkovich and U.S. Marine Paul Whelan return home, while high-profile Russian detainees, including hackers and assassins, were handed back to Moscow. The swap, which involved 24 detainees, unfolded after nearly a year of secret negotiations, with Turkey's President Erdogan playing a pivotal role as mediator. Watch now to discover the inside details of this complex geopolitical exchange and the players involved!
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Friday, 19 July 2024
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