We cannot allow the truth to perish in captivity": Ukrainian journalist Viktoria Roshchyna was posthumously awarded the "For Courage" award (OXI Courage) in Washington. At the ceremony, American journalist Simon Schuster read the address of Victoria's father Volodymyr Roshchyna. He said his daughter returned to the occupied territories to document Russia's crimes, despite the danger. In March 2022, the Russian army already kidnapped her, but after her release she went to the occupied territory again. Victoria Roshchina disappeared in August 2023 during a journalistic trip to territories occupied by Russia. In October 2024 it was learned about her death in Russian captivity. According to the expert's report, there were many traces of torture on the journalist's body. Victoria's father also called on the Ukrainian authorities to award her the title of Heroine of Ukraine. According to him, the parliament has already made such a proposal twice, but the decree has not yet been signed. Radio Liberty.