Breaking: Former Ukrainian Parliament Speaker Andriy Parubiy Assassinated!
Former Speaker of the Ukrainian Parliament, Andriy Parubiy, has been assassinated in Lviv. The news was confirmed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who expressed his condolences to Parubiy's family and friends.
Reports indicate that the shooting occurred around midday in the Sykhiv district of Lviv. Initial reports from the Ukrainian National Police stated that a “well-known public and political figure” born in 1971 had been killed in a shooting. Later, President Zelensky confirmed the victim was Andriy Parubiy.
According to Ukrainian media sources, the assailant is believed to have been disguised as a food delivery courier. The individual reportedly approached Parubiy on an electric bicycle, fired multiple shots, and then fled the scene. Police are currently searching for the suspect.
Andriy Parubiy served as the Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada (Ukrainian Parliament) from 2016 to 2019. He was a prominent figure in Ukrainian politics, having also served as the Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine in 2014. During the Euromaidan Revolution, Parubiy played a key role as the commandant of the Maidan self-defense forces.
Political Career and Background
Born on January 31, 1971, in Chervonohrad, Lviv Oblast, Parubiy was a long-serving member of parliament, holding a seat from 2007 onwards. His career was marked by his involvement in nationalistic movements and his staunch advocacy for Ukrainian independence. The investigation into his assassination is ongoing, with Ukrainian authorities vowing to bring the perpetrator to justice.
Condolences and Investigation
President Zelensky has stated that all necessary resources are being deployed to investigate the murder and apprehend the killer. The Interior Minister of Ukraine and the Prosecutor General are directly involved in overseeing the investigation.
- Shooting occurred in the Sykhiv district of Lviv.
- Suspect believed to be disguised as a food delivery courier.
- Andriy Parubiy served as Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada from 2016-2019.
- Investigation is ongoing.