Ukrainian Journalist Dies in Russian Detention, Kyiv Launches War Crime Investigation

Viktoria Roshchyna, known for her reporting on life in Russian-occupied Ukraine, died during a prisoner transfer, prompting international calls for accountability.

Viktoria Roshchyna, a 27-year-old Ukrainian journalist, died on September 19 while in Russian custody, with her death confirmed by both Ukrainian and Russian authorities.
Roshchyna had been detained since August 2023 after traveling to Russian-occupied territories in Ukraine to report on local conditions and events.
Ukrainian authorities have reclassified the investigation into her disappearance as a war crime and murder, intensifying calls for an international inquiry.
Roshchyna was reportedly on a hunger strike and was being transferred from Taganrog to Moscow as part of a planned prisoner exchange when she died.
The international community, including organizations like Reporters Without Borders, has demanded transparency from Russia regarding the circumstances of her detention and death.

Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung