The Latest Breaking News from Espionage

Julian Assange has reached a deal with the United States Department of Justice to allow him to return to Australia after pleading guilty to violating American espionage law.

Assange to plead guilty to one charge of espionage and return home to Australia after years fighting US extradition.

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Russia said Wednesday it had presented its ideas for a prisoner swap to the United States and was waiting for a response, days before it was set to put US reporter Evan Gershkovich on trial.

Over a year into detention in Russia, Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich’s trial in an espionage case will begin in secrecy on June 26, the WSJ reported, citing the Russian state media. The US is reportedly trying to get access to the trial and consular access to Gershkovich. 

U.S. journalist faces espionage trial in Russia, sparking diplomatic tensions and concerns over press freedom.

A Russian court says the espionage trial in Russia of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich will begin on June 26 and will be held behind closed doors

US journalist Evan Gershkovich will go on trial on espionage charges in Russia's Urals city of Yekaterinburg behind closed doors on June 26, the court overseeing the process said on Monday.

‘Journalism is not a crime’, says Wall Street Journal as reporter to stand trial

American journalist accused of spying for the CIA in Russia, raising concerns about press freedom and diplomatic relations.