MOSCOW, October 17 (RAPSI) - Ukrainian prosecutors are bringing pressure on investigators in a treason case against journalist Kirill Vyshinsky by speculating on his possible sentence, according to the press service of Russian ombudsman Tatiana Moskalkova.

The Ukrainian Prosecutor General’s Office said that a prosecutor would demand a 12-year prison term for the Russian journalist, the statement reads. It is inadmissible that an opinion on the possible sentence is outspoken when investigation is still ongoing; such behavior should be regarded as putting pressure on investigators, the press service quoted Moskalkova as saying. 

Russia’s Human Rights Commissioner believes that the case against Vyshinsky and his detention are illegal and unjustified. She has repeatedly requested international organizations including UN, Council of Europe and Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) to speak in defense of the Russian journalist.

President Vladimir Putin earlier said that Vyshinsky was arrested and then detained for his professional journalistic activities. That is unprecedented and inadmissible policy of Ukrainian authorities, he stated.