The decision means that the journalist, Evan Gershkovich, who has denied the espionage charge against him, will remain in custody until Jan. 30.
Tag: Moscow (Russia)
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Putin Visits China as Moscow and Beijing Reaffirm Ties
The Russian leader is likely to push for more economic support when he meets with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, on Wednesday.
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North Korea Shipped Arms to Russia for Use in Ukraine, U.S. Says
American intelligence agencies tracked a shipment of 1,000 containers of military equipment and munitions from North Korea to Russia, according to the White House.
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Azerbaijan Says It Will Stop Assault on Armenian Enclave
The government in Azerbaijan said pro-Armenian leaders in Nagorno-Karabakh agreed to a cease-fire, an apparent calming of hostilities that could avert a wider war in the region.
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Wall Street Journal Reporter Evan Gershkovich Appears in Russian Court
The American, whom Russia accuses of espionage, is appealing a ruling that extended his pretrial detention. The United States has said he is wrongfully detained.