Evan Gershkovich writes first article after release from Russian prison detailing spy agency behind his arrest

Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter recently released from Russian imprisonment, has written his first article since his release. He details the Kremlin's spy agency behind his arrest and identifies Lt. Gen. Dmitry Minaev as a key figure in the operation. Gershkovich was arrested in March 2023 and accused of espionage, a claim the U.S. deemed baseless. He spent nearly 500 days in a notorious Moscow prison before being freed in a prisoner swap in August 2024. His report highlights the Department for Counterintelligence Operations, which plays a significant role in Russia's repressive regime. The agency has been involved in various arrests to leverage negotiations with the West.