Russian court extends pre-trial detention for WSJ reporter Gershkovich -Ifax

FILE PHOTO: Moscow court hears appeal by WSJ reporter Gershkovich

MOSCOW (Reuters) - A Moscow сourt ruled on Thursday that Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich must remain in custody until Jan. 30, 2024.

Gershkovich was arrested on March 29 in the Urals city of Yekaterinburg on charges of espionage that carry up to 20 years in prison. The reporter denies the charges.

(Reporting by Reuters)