KYIV – In a statement released on June 17, U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Geoffrey Pyatt noted the first anniversary of Nadiya Savchenko’s capture by Russian-backed forces in Ukraine and called for her release. He stated: “One year ago today, Nadiya Savchenko was captured by separatists on Ukrainian soil and smuggled to Russia against her will. … Continue reading U.S. envoy to Ukraine notes anniversary of Savchenko’s capture, calls for her release