Vitaly Sayenko17:25, 11.10.24

The EU strongly condemns the murders, physical attacks and arbitrary detentions of journalists covering Russia’s aggressive war against Ukraine.

The European Union is demanding a thorough and independent investigation into the death of Ukrainian journalist Victoria Roschyna.

This is stated in the statement of the spokesperson of the EU for foreign affairs and security policy, published on the website of the European External Action Service .

In particular, the European Union is stunned by reports of Roshchina’s death during illegal and arbitrary Russian detention.

“The EU demands a thorough and independent investigation that will clarify all the circumstances of Victoria Roshchyna’s death as soon as possible,” the statement emphasizes.

It also said that the EU is deeply concerned about the ongoing harassment, intimidation and violence against journalists and media workers covering events in the war zone and on the front line, as their safety and protection must be ensured at all times.

“We strongly condemn the killings, physical attacks, arbitrary detentions, online and offline intimidation, harassment and surveillance that journalists sometimes face in the course of their professional duties,” the statement said.

In this connection, it is noted that there can be no impunity for violations of human rights and abuse against journalists.

“The EU reiterates its determination to bring to justice all perpetrators and facilitators of war crimes committed in connection with Russia’s protracted war of aggression against Ukraine,” the statement said.

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