On October 9, 2026, it was reported that journalist Mykhailo Tkach from 'Ukrainian Pravda' has been released after his detention in Austria. This information was confirmed by the spokesperson of the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Georgiy Tikhiy.
Circumstances of the Detention
Tkach was detained on October 8, 2026, while carrying out an editorial task in Vienna related to the search for former Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko. Alongside him, operator Yaroslav Bondarenko was also detained, and his status is currently being clarified.
Actions of Ukrainian Diplomats
Ukrainian diplomats and consuls worked to resolve the situation from the moment of the detention. They maintained contact with their Austrian counterparts to ensure the rapid release of the journalist. The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry expressed gratitude to the Austrian diplomats for their response to this situation.
Next Steps
Currently, Ukrainian consuls continue to investigate the circumstances of Tkach's detention and are checking whether his colleague Bondarenko has also been released. The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry stated that it will continue to work on this matter to ensure the safety and rights of Ukrainian citizens abroad.