Ukrainian Ombudsman: Russia has been silent on the fate of journalist Khiliuk since 2022

As of June 2024, the Russian government has not provided any information on the whereabouts of detained Ukrainian journalist Dmytro Khiliuk, the Ukrainian Ombudsman’s Office said, according to UkrInform.

Khiliuk, a journalist with the Ukrainian news agency UNIAN, was kidnapped by Russian forces on March 3, 2022 in his native village of Kozarovychi. The Department of the Security Service of Ukraine in Kyiv and the Kyiv region is investigating his abduction.

In a statement, Oleksandr Kononenko, representative of the Commissioner for Human Rights in the security and defense sector, confirmed that Russia has not yet provided details on where the journalist is currently detained.

“There has been no response from Russia regarding the fate of Dmytro Khilyuk in Russia,” Kononenko said.

The Russian Defense Ministry acknowledged Khilyuk’s detention. However, information on its location remains confidential. The Ukrainian mediator, Dmytro Lubinets, made several appeals to the Russian authorities, but without success.

The continued lack of information has led to serious concerns about Khiliuk’s safety and well-being.
Ukrainian officials continue to urge the international community to pressure Russia for answers and ensure that detainees are treated in accordance with international human rights standards.

The Ukrainian government remains committed to ensuring the release and safe return of its illegally detained citizens.

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