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Inside the prisoner exchange that set an American journalist free

Today in Focus

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Journalism Under Siege: An American's Tale in Russia

This chapter narrates the challenging experiences of an American journalist working in Russia amid escalating tensions following the invasion of Ukraine. It highlights the unpredictable environment faced by journalists, including government crackdowns, new restrictive laws, and the alarming arrest of a colleague on espionage charges. The chapter also emphasizes the emotional toll on friends and peers advocating for the imprisoned journalist's release.

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