Proceedings in the secret trial of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich were set to resume on Thursday, earlier than first scheduled, after a request from his defense team, according to the Russian court where he faces a false accusation of espionage.

Proceedings in the secret trial of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich were set to resume on Thursday, earlier than first scheduled, after a request from his defense team, according to the Russian court where he faces a false accusation of espionage.