Viktoriia Roshchyna

Viktoriia Roshchyna

journalist Ukraine

Viktoriia Roshchyna was a courageous Ukrainian journalist known for her relentless pursuit of truth during the war in Ukraine. Captured in 2023 while reporting from occupied territories, she was subjected to torture and ultimately died in Russian custody at the age of 27. Roshchyna was dedicated to exposing the plights of civilians and the atrocities committed during the conflict, risking her life to bring attention to the suffering of her compatriots.

Born on Jul 25, 1996 (28 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
72,711
Power
2,892$
Sentiment
6.33
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 3 6.33 0.10% +10% 67,886,011 72,711 $2,700,000 2,892$
Totals 3 67,886,011 72,711 $2,700,000 2,892$
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Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Viktoriia Roshchyna was held first in Russian-occupied Melitopol before being moved to prison in Russia. 5

BBC: Silent acts of resistance and fear

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Viktoriia Roshchyna, a Ukrainian journalist known as Vika, was determined to report on Russia’s 'black sites'. 9

The Guardian: Vika: The journalist who exposed Russian “black sites”, then ended up in one – podcast | Russia

Australia Australia: Viktoriia Roshchyna was a respected freelance journalist who had contributed to major outlets including Ukrainska Pravda and Radio Free Europe. 9

The Sydney Morning Herald: The brutal detention and death of Ukrainian journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna

India India: Viktoriia Roshchyna was a 27-year-old Ukrainian journalist who was subjected to severe torture while in Russian custody. 1

The Times of India: Brain removed, bones broken, head shaved, electrocuted: Who was Viktoriia Roshchyna? Ukrainian journalist's horrific end in Russian custody, says report

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Viktoriia Roshchyna was a Ukrainian journalist who was captured and died in detention after exposing the treatment of civilians during the war. 9

The Guardian: ‘Numerous signs of torture’: a Ukrainian journalist’s detention and death in Russian prison | Ukraine