Event Brief
Evan Gershkovich reflects on arrest and life after release
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 28, 2026 at 10:05 AM ET
UPDATED Sep 30, 2026 at 7:04 PM ET
Summary: Evan Gershkovich, the Wall Street Journal correspondent freed from Russian detention in 2024, discussed his arrest, his time in prison, and his new book, "This Cursed Beautiful Land." He spoke in an interview with Amna Nawaz about reclaiming his life after release.
WHO: Evan Gershkovich
WHAT: Interviewed about his arrest, imprisonment, and post-release life, including his new book
WHEN: 2026
WHERE: Russia
WHY: He was freed from Russian detention in a prisoner swap and later discussed his arrest and imprisonment in an interview.
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