Former Ukrainian Speaker Andriy Parubiy Killed in Lviv
Today, shocking news has come out of Lviv. Former Speaker of Ukraine’s parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, Andriy Parubiy, has been killed. According to reports, the incident happened around midday in the Sykhiv district of the city. Emergency services received a call about gunfire, but by the time medics arrived, Parubiy had already passed away from his injuries.
Investigators have confirmed that multiple shots were fired. At least seven shell casings were discovered at the scene. Eyewitnesses say the attacker disguised himself as a delivery courier. Riding an electric bicycle, he approached Parubiy, shot him several times, and quickly escaped. The police are now actively searching for the suspect, and Ukraine’s Interior Ministry has stated that all resources are being mobilized to track down the killer.
The news was immediately acknowledged by President Volodymyr Zelensky, who expressed his condolences to Parubiy’s family and close ones. Zelensky described the killing as a shocking and tragic event, emphasizing that justice must be served swiftly. Parliament Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk also paid tribute, highlighting Parubiy’s lifelong dedication to Ukrainian independence and statehood.
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Parubiy was not just a political figure; he was deeply tied to Ukraine’s modern history. Born in Chervonohrad, Lviv region, in 1971, he became active in politics as a young man. In 1988, he co-founded “Heritage,” one of the first patriotic youth organizations in Ukraine. During the late 1980s and early 1990s, he was part of the national democratic movement that opposed Soviet rule and supported Ukraine’s independence.
Throughout his career, Parubiy was associated with different political movements. He was one of the founders of the Social-National Party of Ukraine, which later transformed into the “Svoboda” party. He also played a prominent role during the Orange Revolution in 2004, when he was deputy head of the Lviv regional council. Later, during the Euromaidan protests in 2013–2014, he became widely recognized as the commandant of the Maidan Self-Defense forces, helping organize security and resistance.
In March 2014, after the Revolution of Dignity, Parubiy was appointed Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine. From 2016 to 2019, he served as Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada, overseeing critical years of Ukraine’s legislative development. In recent years, he represented the “European Solidarity” party in parliament.
For many, Parubiy’s name is linked with resilience, activism, and national defense. His sudden assassination has not only shaken the political landscape but has also reminded Ukrainians of the fragility of public life in times of war and instability.
As investigations continue, there are still more questions than answers. Who was behind the attack? Was it a targeted political killing, or something else? While the details are being uncovered, what remains certain is that Ukraine has lost one of its most prominent and controversial figures — a man who, for decades, stood at the center of the country’s turbulent path toward independence and democracy.
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