Viktoriia Mankovska

Journalist

Viktoriia Mankovska is a journalist at Svidomi media, specialising in social-political issues and justice.

Stories by the Author

National guard special operations soldiers checks for anti-personnel mines and booby traps in a building previously used as a residence by the head of Russian occupying forces in Kharkiv oblast, Ukraine.

National guard special operations soldiers checks for anti-personnel mines and booby traps in a building previously used as a residence by the head of Russian occupying forces in Kharkiv oblast, Ukraine. © Carl Court/Getty Images

Russian Soldier Indicted for Cruel Treatment

If convicted, 26-year-old faces up to 12 years in prison for violating the laws and customs of war.

25 Mar 25

Danislan Kuramayev, a 22-year-old Russian soldier, faces a trial in absentia on charges of raping a woman in July 2022 during the occupation of the Borova community in the Kharkiv region.

Danislan Kuramayev, a 22-year-old Russian soldier, faces a trial in absentia on charges of raping a woman in July 2022 during the occupation of the Borova community in the Kharkiv region.

Russian Soldier Faces in Absentia Trial for Rape

Survivor of assault was forced to find refuge by hiding in a minefield.

12 Mar 25

A 33-year-old Russian soldier, Alexander Kuleshov participated in the occupation of the Kupiansk district of the Kharkiv region and is linked to at least two kidnappings of police officers in March 2022.

A 33-year-old Russian soldier, Alexander Kuleshov participated in the occupation of the Kupiansk district of the Kharkiv region and is linked to at least two kidnappings of police officers in March 2022. © Spencer Platt/Getty Images

Closed-Door Trial for Russian Soldier Accused of Torturing Police Officers

Due to security concerns, the victims requested the proceedings not be open to the public.

25 Feb 25

People hold banners, flags and photographs during a rally to raise awareness of Ukrainian soldiers who are being held prisoners of war by the Russians, on January 18, 2025 in Kharkiv, Ukraine.

People hold banners, flags and photographs during a rally to raise awareness of Ukrainian soldiers who are being held prisoners of war by the Russians, on January 18, 2025 in Kharkiv, Ukraine. © Carl Court/Getty Images

Russian Soldier Faces Trial for Murder of Ukrainian POW

Case marks first time defendant in such a case has been physically present in court.

31 Jan 25

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