
U.S. Journalist Goes on Trial in Russia
Putin is hoping to exchange the reporter for a Russian prisoner held in the West.
Putin is hoping to exchange the reporter for a Russian prisoner held in the West.
If convicted of espionage by a Russian court, Gershkovich could face a prison sentence of up to 20 years.
According to the Federal Security Service (FSB), Gershkovich was attempting to gain access to classified documents related to military activities.