Watch: US journalist Evan Gershkovich describes being detained by Russian agents
Journalist Evan Gershkovich describes his experience being detained by Russian authorities in 2023 on espionage charges. He maintains his innocence and discusses his eventual release as part of a high-profile prisoner exchange in 2024.
Why it matters
The case highlights the risks faced by international journalists and the complexities of high-stakes diplomatic prisoner exchanges between the US and Russia.
In his first UK broadcast interview, the Wall Street Journal correspondent said he realised he had been "lured into a trap" when masked men surrounded him at a restaurant in March 2023, and arrested him.
He was later sentenced to 16 years on espionage charges, but released in 2024 as part of a high-profile prisoner exchange.
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