Ukrainian Journalist Tortured in Russian Prisons Documentary
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March 11, 2025 10:30
- New testimonies reveal torture of Ukrainian journalist in Russian prisons, raising concerns about press freedom and human rights abuses.
New Testimonies in Documentary
A documentary unveils the torture of journalist Victoria Rosjtsjyna in Russian prisons, as reported by De Standaard.
Family Notified of Death
The family received a brief message from the Russian Ministry of Defense about her death, with no handover of remains yet.
Vika's Last Mission
Rosjtsjyna, a dedicated journalist, disappeared in '23 while investigating Russian torture chambers in Zaporizja.
Details of Torture
Cellmate testimonies describe Rosjtsjyna's torture with electric shocks, beatings, and stab wounds, reducing her to 30 kg before her death.
Hopes of Release Dashed
Despite hopes for a prisoner exchange, Rosjtsjyna died four weeks after being removed from her cell, leaving 30 Ukrainian journalists still imprisoned in Russia.