Did Putin Really Think I Was a Spy?

Evan Gershkovich delves into the puzzling circumstances of his arrest in Russia in his new book, “This Cursed Beautiful Land.” The journalist, who was detained while reporting, now seeks to understand why Vladimir Putin's regime believed he was a spy. This exploration sheds light on the fraught relationship between the Kremlin and foreign journalists, highlighting the dangers they face in Putin's Russia. The book provides a personal glimpse into the broader issues of press freedom and government distrust in a time when international coverage is increasingly scrutinized.