Evan Gershkovich reveals the moment he was arrested by FSB agents in Russia
- US journalist Evan Gershkovich said, his arrest by FSB agents in Yekaterinburg was a carefully planned setup.
- Gershkovich, was detained in March 2023 while meeting a supposed source at a restaurant in Yekaterinburg.
- He was sentenced to 16 years in prison but was released after 16 months as part of a prisoner swap deal.
- Gershkovich stated the espionage charges against him were fabricated, describing himself as a pawn in a political game.
Source: bbc.com
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