US EditionA Ukrainian journalist is released from Russian custody in occupied Crimea
- Ukrainian journalist Vladyslav Yesypenko was released on June 22 from a Russian-controlled prison in occupied Crimea after over four years of detention.
- Yesypenko was arrested on March 10, 2021, charged with espionage and possessing explosives, which he denied, and his sentence was later reduced from six to five years amid global condemnation.
- During his trial, Yesypenko stated that Russian officials subjected him to electric shock torture to make him admit to charges falsely, and prosecutors conceded that the grenade found in his vehicle did not contain his fingerprints.
- RFE/RL CEO Steve Capus highlighted that Vlad suffered unjust treatment for over four years for charges he did not deserve and expressed gratitude to the US and Ukrainian authorities for their support in securing his release.
- Yesypenko's release marks a positive step in addressing political imprisonments amid Russia's intensified crackdown since its 2022 invasion of Ukraine, with Ukrainian presidential aide Andriy Yermak expressing gratitude to all who helped secure his freedom.
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Freedom Triumphs: Journalist Vladyslav Yesypenko Released from Russian Custody
Vladyslav Yesypenko, a journalist for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, has been released from Russian custody in Crimea after more than four years. Arrested in March 2021 on espionage charges, Yesypenko was tortured into giving a false confession, claims his innocence, and denied possessing explosives.
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A Ukrainian journalist is released from Russian custody in occupied Crimea
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RFE/RL Contributor Vladyslav Yesypenko Released From Russian Custody After More Than Four Years Of Detention
Vladyslav Yesypenko, a Ukrainian citizen and journalist who contributed to Crimea.Realities, a regional news outlet of RFE/RL’s Ukrainian Service, has been released from custody more than four years after being detained on suspicion of collecting information for Ukrainian intelligence.
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