European Union Ambassador to Ukraine, Katarina Mathernová, has condemned Russia’s ongoing efforts to silence individuals who report the truth, citing the recent killing of two Ukrainian journalists from the Freedom TV channel. The attack occurred in Kramatorsk, Donetsk region, where Olena Hramova (Hubanova) and Yevhen Karmazin were tragically murdered. Mathernová’s comments underline the international concern over Russia’s use of violence to suppress media freedom and the sharing of factual information.
The ambassador’s statement has drawn attention to the broader context of media freedom in conflict zones, with international organizations expressing solidarity with the victims’ families. This incident is part of a pattern of targeted killings against journalists and activists, which has raised serious concerns about the safety of media personnel in war-torn regions.