Evan Gershkovich: US journalist goes on trial in Russia for spying

The Wall Street journalist Evan Gershkovich has appeared in court at the start of his behind-closed-doors trial in Russia on espionage charges, which he denies. The US embassy said Russia should stop using the reporter as a "bargaining chip" and free him immediately. He is facing up to 20 years in prison if found guilty. Read more: https://news.sky.com/story/evan-gershkovich-us-journalist-seen-ahead-of-trial-in-russia-13158789 #skynews #evangershkovich #russia SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos: http://www.youtube.com/skynews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/skynews Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skynews Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skynews Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@skynews For more content go to http://news.sky.com and download our apps: Apple https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/sky-news/id316391924?mt=8 Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bskyb.skynews.android&hl=en_GB Sky News Daily podcast is available for free here: https://podfollow.com/skynewsdaily/ Sky News videos are now available in Spanish here/Los video de Sky News están disponibles en español aquí: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzG5BnqHO8oNlrPDW9CYJog To enquire about licensing Sky News content, you can find more information here: https://news.sky.com/info/library-sales