Former Ukrainian parliament speaker Andriy Parubiy shot dead in Lviv

He has died in a targeted attack, authorities confirm.
Text: Óscar Ontañón Docal
Published 2025-08-30

The latest news on Ukraine. Former Ukrainian politician Andriy Parubiy shot dead in Lviv in an incident that has shocked the nation. Reports indicate a gunman disguised as a courier carried out the attack, leaving authorities scrambling to identify the perpetrator.

Andriy Parubiy, who played a prominent role during the pro-European movement that reshaped Ukraine a decade ago, also served in top security positions as the country faced escalating conflicts in its east.

Leaders across Ukraine have described his death as a devastating loss, highlighting his contributions to national defence and democratic reforms. Investigations are ongoing as officials promise a thorough search for those responsible.

Zelensky on X: "Ukraine's Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko and Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko have just reported the first known circumstances of the horrendous murder in Lviv. Andriy Parubiy was killed. My condolences to his family and loved ones."

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Ukrainian Parliament Speaker Andriy Parubiy speaks at Ukraine's Parliament during an extraordinary meeting in Kiev, Ukraine. February 19, 2019

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