Ukrainian journalist Tkach still unreachable following Vienna police arrest
Ukrainska Pravda newsroom still cannot reach reporter Mykhailo Tkach after his detention in Vienna, editor-in-chief Sevgil Musaieva said on Oct. 9.
Mykhailo Tkach, head of investigative journalism at Ukrayinska Pravda, was released in Vienna, according to the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry. Confirmation was received from Austria that Tkach has been freed. Ukrainian diplomats have been collaborating with Austrian authorities to address the situation since last night. The Ministry is still investigating how Tkach was detained.
Yaroslav Bondarenko, a cameraman with Tkach, is also believed to be in Austrian custody and investigations are ongoing to determine his release status.
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