This was stated by Dmytro Tymoshenko, First Secretary of the Permanent Mission of Ukraine to the United Nations, during a debate on information-related issues at the Fourth Committee of the UN General Assembly United, according to a Ukrinform correspondent.

“Russia’s use of hybrid information warfare and disinformation tactics is fueling its war of aggression against Ukraine,” the statement said. “Propaganda and disinformation have become key tools in Russia’s large-scale invasion of Ukraine, specifically designed to justify the criminal actions of the Russian armed forces and dehumanize Ukrainians.”

In this regard, Ukraine emphasizes the need for a global fight against “fake news,” Tymoshenko said. According to him, the illegal detention of Ukrainian journalists is a deliberate practice of the Russian Federation. At the same time, journalists held captive in Russia are subjected to mistreatment, torture and even murder.

The diplomat spoke about the detention and death of Ukrainian journalist Viktoria Roshchyna, calling on all delegations to condemn her murder and crimes committed against Ukrainian media professionals.

“Disinformation and war propaganda, and those involved in these activities, must be clearly distinguished from professional journalism and journalists,” he said.

According to Tymoshenko, so-called Russian “journalists” incited hatred against Ukrainians, thereby provoking war and suffering in Ukraine. They now glorify the war crimes of the occupying army and justify Russia’s violations of the United Nations Charter.

The death of journalist Viktoria Roshchyna was reported on October 10. The circumstances of his death remain unknown. According to Ukrainian intelligence, Roshchyna was to be included on a prisoner exchange list. She had to be transferred to Lefortovo prison in Moscow and prepare for her return to Ukraine. According to human rights activists, the Russians held Roshchyna in two of the most brutal prisons.