The Russian Foreign Ministry hopes for an objective investigation into the causes of death in Ukraine journalist Shchetinina – TASS

MOSCOW, 31 August. / TASS /. Moscow is counting on the objectivity and transparency of the investigation of causes of death in Ukraine, the Russian journalist Alexander Shchetinina. This was announced on Wednesday at a press briefing, Foreign Ministry spokesman

“Russian Maria Zakharova From this incident is still figuring out -. Said the diplomat -. We hope for objectivity and transparency of the investigation Unfortunately, this is not the first time in Ukraine. the death of Russian journalists. The situation in the field of freedom of the press and the media for a long time of deep concern “.

Zakharov noted that the situation in this sphere,” exacerbates the connivance and inaction of the international structures “, in particular the OSCE. “Their reaction could be tougher,” – said the diplomat. At the same time, she noted that the OSCE is today “such an assessment already gives”.

However, earlier, said Zakharov, in respect of such tragic incidents “did not received any reaction of the OSCE.” “We are waiting for her, raised the question of the organization, – said the diplomat -. I am glad that now we hear her voice, the organization fairly quickly respond to the tragic events on the media in Ukraine”.

The official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry stated that “these tragic incidents are increasing.” “It is possible that if 2-2.5 years ago would have been adequate, prompt and hard reaction (OSCE) in such cases – seizures of power, threats, killings of Russian journalists – perhaps today would not have required a response to similar new cases – Zakharov said -. The ability to change the situation radically was then lost. ” “We bring condolences to the families and colleagues of Alexander Shchetinina”, – the diplomat added

Alexander Schetinin -. Russian journalist, founder of the news agency “New Region”, in 2004 lived in Kiev. He was found dead on the night of August 28 in an apartment in the Podolsk district of Kiev. On this fact initiated criminal proceedings under article “deliberate murder” of the Criminal Code with additional legal expertise “suicide”.