Russia's Defense Ministry Admits Detaining Ukrainian Journalist Missing for One Year

The Russian authorities have confirmed for the first time that they are holding Ukrainian journalist Viktoriya Roshchyina, who went missing in August 2023, according to the National Union of Journalists of Ukraine.

This information was conveyed in a letter received by the journalist's father, Vladimir Roshchyin, in response to a query directed at the Russian Ministry of Defense.

"According to available information, Viktoriya Vladimirovna Roshchyina, born on October 6, 1996, has been detained and is currently located within the territory of the Russian Federation," the letter prepared by the Russian military police states, dated April 17, 2024.

Vladimir Roshchyin has also established contact with the International Committee of the Red Cross, which confirmed that his daughter is in captivity, but there is still no access to her.