Russia sets date for coup trial

Tuesday 26 January 1993 19:02 EST

Comments

Your support helps us to tell the story

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.

Your support makes all the difference.

Moscow (AP) - Twelve men accused of mounting the Soviet coup in 1991 will stand trial on 14 April, a court official announced yesterday, capping more than a year of investigation, manoeuvring and bitter recriminations.

The trial is likely to shed more light on the coup, including allegations that Mikhail Gorbachev, then president, knew about the plans beforehand. Six of the 12 alleged coup plotters have already been released pending trial and two more are in hospital. The other four were freed yesterday.

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Comments

Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent

Thank you for registering

Russia sets date for coup trial

Bookmark popover

Join our commenting forum

Thank you for registering