Moscow espionage trial of ex-US marine Whelan to wrap up

Moscow (AFP) - The trial in Moscow of ex-US marine Paul Whelan on espionage charges is set to conclude Monday, ending a court proceeding that has strained ties with Washington and fuelled speculation of a prisoner exchange. Lawyers on both sides are scheduled to make their closing arguments, and the prosecutors are to make their sentencing request. Whelan, 50, who also holds Irish, Canadian and British citizenship, was detained in Moscow in December 2018 for allegedly receiving state secrets. He...