Exiled Russian journalist discusses new book, falling ill after alleged poisoning attempt
When the invasion of Ukraine began, Russian dissident journalist Elena Kostyuchenko was reporting at the time for a Moscow-based opposition newspaper. When Russian President Vladimir Putin astonished the world by invading Ukraine last year, Russian dissident journalist Elena Kostyuchenko was reporting at the time for a Moscow-based opposition newspaper that was shut down shortly following the invasion. In her new book, "I Love Russia: Reporting from a Lost Country," Kostyuchenko, who is now in exile, explains her reporting journey and why she believes Russia needs to lose in Ukraine. Kostyuchenko spoke to ABC News' Linsey Davis about the premise of the book. She also opened up about falling ill last October after what she claims was a poisoning attempt by the Russian state. Russian journalist Elena Kostyuchenko is seen in an interview on ABC News Live Prime. ABC News LINSEY DAVIS: Elena, thank you so much for coming on the show. So let's just start out with the i...