For the first time, russia admits it is holding famous Ukrainian journalist Victoria Roshchyna captive

The russian ministry of defense confirmed that Ukrainian journalist Victoria Roshchyna was detained.

This is stated in a letter from the Ministry of Defense of the russian federation, which was received by Volodymyr Roshchyn, Victoria‘s father. Volodymyr informed the National Union of Journalists of Ukraine (NUJU) about the letter.

“According to the available information, Victoria Roshchyna, born on October 6, 1996, has been detained and is currently in the territory of the russian federation,” says the letter prepared by the russian military police.

The letter, dated April 17, was received by her father on or about April 22. Therefore, he turned to the International Committee of the Red Cross, which confirmed that Victoria is in captivity, but there is currently no access to her.

Earlier, Victoria‘s relatives submitted a request to the Mariupol occupation prosecutor’s office. From there, it was reported that no case had been opened against her. Letters to the russian prosecutor general’s office, the investigative committee, and the ombudsman remained unanswered.

Victoria Roshchyna disappeared in the occupied territory from where she was reporting on August 3, 2023.

The NUJU demands the immediate and unconditional release from captivity of Victoria Roshchyna and other illegally captured journalists.

NUJU Information Service