Russia extends arrest of US journalist Gershkovich until end of March | Video

Moscow (Russia), Jan 26 (EFE/EPA).- (Camera: Yuri Kochetkov) The Lefortovo Court in Moscow on Friday extended the pre-trial detention of American journalist Evan Gershkovich, accused of espionage in Russia, until 30 March.

The court's press service, quoted by TASS news agency, said: "Gershkovich's detention is extended for a period of two months, i.e. until 30 March 2024," the court's press service said.

Gershkovich, 33, was arrested in late March 2023 in Yekaterinburg, a city in the Urals, and on 7 April was formally charged with espionage by the Federal Security Service (FSB, formerly the KGB).

FOOTAGE OF THE COURT IN LEFANTOVO AND THE CAR THAT ESCORTED THE AMERICAN JOURNALIST EVAN GERSHKOVICH BACK TO THE DETENTION CENTRE.

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Date: 26/01/2024 12:00 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EPA
Topic: Economy, business and finance » Media
Type: Rough cut
Duration: 72 seconds
Reference: 7001330724
Relevance: Normal