Evan Gershkovich recalls his Russian arrest and detention
American journalist Evan Gershkovich describes being arrested by Russian intelligence in 2023 and held for 16 months before a swap deal brought him home.
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What happened
American journalist Evan Gershkovich talks about his 2023 arrest by Russian intelligence services. He describes his 16-month detention. He also describes the swap deal that eventually brought him home.
Why it matters
The report presents his account of the arrest, detention and release as a personal story.
Coverage
- A spy charge, a Russian jail and a swap for an assassin: the story of Evan Gershkovich (The Guardian)
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