WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich set to begin espionage trial in Russia on June 26

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich's trial in Russia on espionage charges will begin on June 26, the court that will hear the case announced Monday.

Gershkovich, a 32-year-old U.S. citizen, has been held behind bars since he was arrested in March 2023 on accusations of collecting secret information about the Russian military complex on behalf of the CIA – allegations he, the U.S. Government and The Wall Street Journal have denied.

"Evan has done nothing wrong," U.S. State...