12 February 2008, 14:07
Arseniy Yatseniuk, the Chairman of The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, sent a telegram of condolence to the relatives of Natalia Kondratiuk, the prominent Ukrainian journalist, apropos of her death.
"I received the news of the untimely death of Natalia Viacheslavivna Kondratiuk with deep sorrow.
Ukrainian journalism has lost a courageous defender of truth and freedom of speech.
Journalist works of Natalia Viacheslavivna Kondratiuk, her profound public authority and civic independence will always serve Ukraine.
Please, accept my sincere condolences in Your grief", - states the telegram.