“We welcome today's decision of the Kiev Court of Appeal on the release from custody of the chief editor of RIA Novosti Ukraine Kirill Vyshinsky in connection with the change in his preventive measure, and we consider this as the first step towards restoring justice in relation to a Russian journalist who spent more in Kiev dungeons 400 days, ”she said.
As the diplomat noted, Moscow is counting on "speedy and full justification of Kirill Vyshinsky on all counts brought against him, fabricated charges."
“We hope that this example will serve as a starting point to correct the critical situation with ensuring the rights of the media and journalists in Ukraine,” she added.
On August 28, a court in Kiev released Vyshinsky from custody under personal guarantee.
Berlin welcomed the court decision. Maria Zakharova called the release of Vyshinsky the first step "on the path to justice in relation to a journalist."
Russian journalist Vladimir Solovyov commented on the court decision to the FAN.
More details in the material RT.