# 'I was lured into a trap': Evan Gershkovich on moment that led to 16 months in Russian jail

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:43:04Z
- Updated: 2026-09-30T04:25:18Z
- Section: World
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ck9qr8jy8ynyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Tags: BBC News · World
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The US journalist says he realised he was a "a pawn in a greater game" when he was not interrogated or tortured by FSB agents.

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