Honoring the Memory of a Journalist in Ukraine

On August 2, President Volodymyr Zelensky awarded the Order of Freedom to journalist Victoria Roschina, who was killed in Russian captivity in October 2024.

Zelensky announced this on Instagram.

 "In October 2024, we received the painful news: Ukrainian journalist Victoria Roschina lost her life in Russian captivity. She was already on the exchange list. Russia promised to release her but failed to keep its word.

Victoria was one of those who spoke the truth about the war. She worked on the front lines and in temporarily occupied territories, risking her life.

In February of this year, her body, showing numerous signs of torture, was returned to Ukraine. All necessary examinations have been ongoing since then. Today, we posthumously honor Victoria Roschina. She is awarded the Order of Freedom for her unwavering belief that freedom will prevail. Eternal memory to Victoria Roschina." - stated Zelensky