On August 2nd, President Volodymyr Zelensky posthumously awarded the Order of Freedom to journalist Victoria Roshchina, who was killed in Russian captivity in October 2024.

Zelensky announced this on Instagram.

 "In October 2024, we faced a heavy and unjust loss: Ukrainian journalist Victoria Roshchina perished in Russian captivity. She was already on the exchange list. Russia promised to release her but failed to keep its word.

Victoria was one of those who spoke the truth about the war. She worked on the front lines and in temporarily occupied territories, risking her life.

In February of this year, her body, marked by numerous signs of torture, was returned to Ukraine. Since then, all relevant examinations have been ongoing. Today we honor Victoria Roshchina posthumously. She is awarded the Order of Freedom for her unwavering belief that freedom will triumph over all. Eternal memory to Victoria Roshchina" - noted Zelensky.