Evan Gershkovich Trial Reveals Putin’s Madness

In an opinion piece for the New York Post, the author critiques the commencement of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich’s espionage trial in Russia, which began on Wednesday. The article describes the trial as Kafkaesque and labels it a “show trial,” suggesting it underscores Russian President Vladimir Putin’s extreme and power-hungry nature. The piece portrays Putin as a “sick madman” and a “rogue tyrant,” arguing that the trial is a stark display of his oppressive regime.