Press Club Statement on Death of Ukranian Journalist Victoria Roshchyna

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 – Following is a statement from Emily Wilkins, president of the National Press Club, on the reported death of Ukranian journalist Victoria Roshchyna, who was detained in Russia.

“We are saddened to hear of the tragic death of Ukrainian journalist Victoria Roshchyna, while being detained by Russia authorities. Our hearts go out to her family and colleagues.

“The circumstances of Victoria’s death are alarming and concerning. We call on Russia to release all journalists being held in their prison system immediately. We further call for the U.S. to bring personal sanctions, under the Magnitsky Act, against all Russian personnel involved in the chain of custody of Victoria Roshchyna.”

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