Russian Foreign Ministry called on the international community and the profile structures around the world respond to the SBU attempted to recruit as an agent RIA Novosti journalist Irina Vysokovich.
The Foreign Ministry noted, that this case once again confirmed, that in Ukraine there is no longer freedom of speech.
threatening, direct pressure, provocation of special services, physical violence and political councils - these formats Ukrainian mode of interaction with the journalist community, It said in a statement.
SBU wanted to recruit Vysokovich, having Ukrainian citizenship and residence permits in Lithuania, during her visit to Kherson for the lighting of the trial of the head of the portal "RIA Novosti Ukraine" Cyril Wyszynski. He is accused of treason.
After several hours of treatment, the secret service officers still forced the journalist to sign the so-called receipt of consent to a secret cooperation with the Security Service of Ukraine. However, after returning to Lithuania, She made public the details of this action.
Guide MIA "Russia Today" called the actions of the SBU another example of disregard for the Ukrainian government and the profession of a journalist called on the community to support Vysokovich.
Recall, Kirill Wyszynski was arrested 15 May, currently in custody. For the alleged crime he (treason) head of Internet portal could be sentenced to imprisonment for up to 15 years.
