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Ukrainian journalist who was jailed by Russia wins Vaclav Havel rights prize

Maksym Butkevych, a Ukrainian journalist and human rights activist, has been awarded the 2025 Vaclav Havel human rights prize after being held prisoner by Russian forces for over a year. Butkevyc was released during a prisoner exchange in October 2024.

Source: https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20250929-ukrainian-journalist-butkevych-jailed-by-russia-wins-vaclav-havel-rights-prize

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