In secret Russian trial, American reporter Evan Gershkovich faces years behind bars

The transcript discusses the trial of Evan Gershkovich, an American journalist arrested in Russia on espionage charges, which he and the US government deny. The trial is secretive, and Gershkovich has been held in isolation at Lefortovo prison. There are hopes for a prisoner exchange, similar to past cases involving Americans like Brittany Griner. Negotiations are ongoing, but details remain undisclosed.

What is the main reason Evan Gershkovich's trial is considered surprising?

• It is open to the public.

• It involves espionage charges.

• It is the first trial of an American journalist in Russia since the Cold War.

• It is being held in the United States.

What designation has the US State Department given to Evan Gershkovich's case?

• Political prisoner

• Wrongfully detained

• Legally detained

• Espionage suspect

Where is Evan Gershkovich being held during his trial?

• A regular prison in Moscow

• Lefortovo prison

• A detention center in Yekaterinburg

• A penal colony

What happened to Alexei Navalny that affected a previous prisoner exchange deal?

• He escaped from a penal colony.

• He was transferred to the United States.

• He was released from prison.

• He died while incarcerated.

What is the Kremlin's stance on the negotiations for a prisoner exchange?

• They should be public.

• They should be postponed indefinitely.

• They should be conducted in silence.

• They should involve multiple countries.