The European Union condemns the recent murders of two journalists and a politician in Ukraine, EU spokeswoman Maja Kocijancic said on Friday.

"We condemn the recent murders of the journalists Oles Buzyna and Serhiy Sukhobok, as well as of Oleh Kalashnikov, a former MP. We call for an independent and transparent investigation into these cases so that those responsible can be brought to justice. Our sincere condolences go out to the families and friends of the victims," Kocijancic said.

She added that the European Union wanted to emphasize the importance of freedom of expression and freedom of media, as well as the safety of journalists.