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- US and UK criticize the politically-motivated charges against journalist Evan Gershkovich.
- Gershkovich’s trial to be conducted in private.
- International concern over freedom of press in Russia.
International Outcry Over Journalist’s Closed-Door Trial
The trial of imprisoned journalist Evan Gershkovich has sparked international condemnation.
The United States, the United Kingdom, and several other countries have publicly denounced the charges against Gershkovich as politically motivated. The decision to hold the trial behind closed doors has raised alarms about the state of press freedom in Russia. The global community is closely monitoring the situation, advocating for transparency and justice in the proceedings against the journalist.
