Evan Gershkovich: Waiting for her brother, Putin's 'bargaining chip' in Russian jail

Evan Gershkovich: Waiting for her brother, Putin's 'bargaining chip' in Russian jail It has been one year since US journalist Evan Gershkovich was arrested in Russia and accused of spying. Evan Gershkovich is a freelance journalist who had traveled to Russia to visit his family. Little did he know that this visit would turn his life upside down. On November 24, 2020, Evan was arrested by Russian authorities and accused of being a spy. The arrest came as a shock to Evan's family and friends, who knew him as an honest and dedicated journalist. His sister, Olivia, has been waiting anxiously for any news about her brother's well-being. In a recent interview with the BBC, Olivia described the past year as a nightmare. She said that her family had been through a rollercoaster of emotions, ranging from hope to despair. "We just want Evan to come home," she pleaded. Evan's arrest is believed to be politically motivated. Many journalists and human rights activists have been targeted by the Russian government in recent years. Evan's case is seen by many as a way for the Russian government to gain leverage over the United States. Olivia believes that her brother is being used as a "bargaining chip" by the Russian government. She thinks that they are holding him hostage in order to negotiate with the US government. "It's clear that they want something from the US," Olivia said. "