KYIV – In a statement released on June 17, U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Geoffrey Pyatt noted the first anniversary of Nadiya Savchenko’s capture by Russian-backed forces in Ukraine and called for her release. He stated: “One year ago today, Nadiya Savchenko was captured by separatists on Ukrainian soil and smuggled to Russia against her will....
U.S. envoy to Ukraine notes anniversary of Savchenko’s capture, calls for her release
By Ukrainian Weekly Editor1 Min Read