EU reacts to investigation into Russia's murder of journalist Roshchyna
The European Commission has stated that the latest details of how Ukrainian journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna was killed in Russian captivity are further evidence of the cruelty of the Russian system and evidence that the occupation is a deadly threat to Ukrainians.
European Commission spokesperson Anitta Hipper commented at a daily briefing on the journalists' investigation, which collected all the information about the torture and death in Russian captivity of freelance writer of Ukrainska Pravda Viktoriia Roshchyna.
"Russia does not miss any opportunity to show its despicable brutality towards the Ukrainians by killing and torturing, as it was in the case of Viktoriia Roshchyna, a brave Ukrainian journalist who was brutally not only killed but also tortured. It also clearly shows that life under Russiaʼs occupation is not an option. It is not a safe option for the Ukrainians. For journalists, her courage will always be remembered, and Russia should be and we make everything possible in our power to make sure that they remain accountable for all these war crimes and atrocities committed," Hipper said.