Former Ukrainian Parliament Speaker Andriy Parubiy Assassinated in Lviv Amid National Manhunt
Former Ukrainian Parliament Speaker Andriy Parubiy Assassinated in Lviv Amid National Manhunt

Former Ukrainian Parliament Speaker Andriy Parubiy Assassinated in Lviv Amid National Manhunt

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Andriy Parubiy, a prominent Ukrainian politician and current member of parliament who previously served as Speaker of the Parliament and Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, was assassinated in Lviv in a carefully planned attack. The shooter, disguised as a delivery courier, fired multiple shots at Parubiy before fleeing on an electric bike; authorities have launched a large-scale investigation and manhunt to find the perpetrator. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the murder as a "horrendous" and "carefully planned" crime, vowing swift justice and engaging all necessary forces in the search. The killing has raised concerns about the security of political figures amid ongoing conflict and heightened tensions, with suggestions of possible external involvement. Political leaders, including former President Petro Poroshenko and European officials, expressed condolences and highlighted Parubiy's role as a key figure in Ukraine's democratic and pro-European movements. The incident has deeply affected the public in Lviv, where citizens have gathered to honor Parubiy's memory and called for a thorough and transparent investigation.

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