Mykhailo Tkach, the head of the investigative journalism department at Ukrainska Pravda, has been released in Vienna following his detention, which sparked significant public resonance. Official confirmation regarding the release of the Ukrainian journalist came from the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Heorhii Tykhyi.
Diplomatic Intervention and Release
As Heorhii Tykhyi reported in an official commentary to the media, the Austrian side confirmed the release of Mykhailo Tkach. Ukrainian diplomats and employees of the Embassy of Ukraine in Austria carried out extensive work, continuously interacting with their Austrian colleagues since the previous evening to resolve the incident as quickly as possible. The MFA expressed gratitude to the Austrian side for their appropriate reaction to the situation.
Contradictory Data
It is worth noting that contradictory data emerged in the information space regarding the status of those detained. Some sources (specifically zn.ua) reported at a certain stage that the journalist had only spoken with the consul but remained in custody. In addition, questions remain regarding the status of cameraman Yaroslav Bondarenko, who was also detained along with Tkach. Currently, Ukrainian consuls continue to clarify all details of his procedural status.
Further Steps and Protection of Citizens' Rights
Representatives of Ukraine's foreign policy department emphasize that protecting the rights of every Ukrainian citizen abroad remains an unconditional and unchanging priority. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Consular Service, and the Embassy continue to keep the situation under strict control. A constant open dialogue is being maintained with the Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to clarify all circumstances and causes of the incident.
