A Wall Street Journal correspondent released from Russian detention after years in captivity reflects on his arrest and imprisonment in a new interview. The prisoner exchange, which involved detainees from multiple nations, marked a rare diplomatic resolution amid ongoing tensions. Gershkovich shares insights from his experience in a conversation with a prominent journalist, alongside excerpts from his memoir detailing life behind bars. The discussion offers a rare firsthand account of detention in Russia and the psychological toll of prolonged incarceration.
In 2024, Wall Street Journal correspondent Evan Gershkovich was freed from detention in Russia, as part of a complex prisoner swap that included 16 people from seven countries. Gershkovich sat down with Amna Nawaz to discuss his arrest, his time in prison and his new book, "This Cursed Beautiful Land."
