Prosecutors say the woman shared security details with Ukraine, while her lawyers argue the information was not secret.
Russian court jails rights lawyer for 12 years on treason charge
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Israeli air strike on Gaza hospital kills six, including surgeon
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Putin takes hard line in US talks as Ukraine says Starlink disrupted again
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Icac’s dirt files expose NSW’s ‘guns for hire’ problem. But neither major party is serious about lobbying reform
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Italy fight back to beat France 3-1 and move top of Nations League group
Michael Olise gives France the lead, but double from Pio Esposito and one from Davide Frattesi secure win for Italy.