On October 8, 2026, journalist-investigator Mykhailo Tkach from "Ukrainian Pravda" was detained in Vienna. He was in the Austrian capital on an editorial assignment related to obtaining information about the fleeing Prosecutor General.
Official Response from Ukraine
Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Georgiy Tikhiy confirmed the information regarding Tkach's detention and reported that the Ukrainian embassy in Austria has already requested explanations from the Austrian side regarding the circumstances of the detention.
Tikhiy noted that the Ukrainian consul is already in contact with Austrian colleagues and has officially requested access to the detained journalist. This indicates the seriousness of the situation and Ukraine's intention to protect its citizens abroad.
Circumstances of the Detention
Currently, the details of the detention remain unclear. Tkach was accompanied in Vienna by his colleague Yaroslav Bondarenko, but there is no information about his whereabouts at this time.
The Ukrainian embassy in Austria continues to monitor the situation and will strive to obtain all necessary information regarding the circumstances of the detention.