Journalist Roshchyna, who died in Russian captivity, is recognized as a "Hero of the Free Press"

Ukrainian journalist Victoria Roshchyna, who died in Russian captivity, has been recognized as a "Hero of Press Freedom". This was reported by the International Press Institute (IPI).

Seven journalists from Georgia, the United States, the Gaza Strip, Peru, Hong Kong, Ukraine, and Ethiopia were awarded the title. Two of them, including Roshchyna, were awarded posthumously.

The title is awarded to journalists for their "exceptional courage and resilience in the fight for media freedom." The organization noted that many of the winners have faced imprisonment, repression and attempts to "silence them" but continued to work .

"This award is a tribute to their legacy and emphasizes the need for greater protection for journalists covering conflict. Two of the honorees, both women, were killed while covering the world's news from the hottest spots of war. Two other awardees are now behind bars amid a crackdown on the press and freedom of expression," the statement reads.

Among the awardees:

→ Mzia Amaglobeli, Georgia.

→ Martin Baron, USA.

→ Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong.

→ Victoria Roshchyna, Ukraine (posthumously).

→ Mariam Abu Dagha, Palestine (posthumously).

→ Gustavo Gorriti, Peru

→ Tesfalem Woldies, Ethiopia

• Roshchyna disappeared on August 3, 2023, on Russian-occupied Ukrainian territory. The SBU, and later the Russian side confirmed that the journalist was taken prisoner by the Russians.

• On October 10, 2024, the Coordination Center confirmed the death of the 27-year-old journalist in Russia. on October 11, an investigation was launched into the death of Roshchyna in Russian captivity.
• On April 24, 2025, it became known that the body of the journalist was returned to Ukraine. The OGP reported that her body showed numerous signs of torture.
• On September 24, Slidstvo.info found that journalist Roshchyna died in a detention center in Perm Krai.