The trial of American journalist Evan Gershkovich began in Russia after he spent nearly 16 months behind bars in Moscow on suspicion for spying on a Russian tankmaker on behalf of the CIA. Gershkovich, his employer the Wall Street Journal and the U.S. government reject all charges.
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00:00In Russia, the trial of American journalist Evan Gershkovich for espionage has begun behind
00:05closed doors. Prosecutors accused the Wall Street Journal reporter of spying on a Russian tank
00:11maker on behalf of the CIA. Both Gershkovich and the U.S. government reject the charges.
00:17The reporter has been imprisoned in Moscow for almost 16 months. Russian President Vladimir
00:23Putin has suggested a possible prison swap for Gershkovich, who faces up to 20 years behind bars
00:29if found guilty.