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Ukraine arrests suspect in former parliamentary speaker’s murder

Ukraine arrests suspect in former parliamentary speaker’s murder

Summary

Ukrainian authorities have arrested a suspect in the murder of Andriy Parubiy, a former parliamentary speaker. Parubiy was shot dead in Lviv over the weekend, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that investigation efforts are ongoing.

Key Facts

  • Andriy Parubiy, a former Ukrainian parliamentary speaker, was shot dead in Lviv.
  • Ukrainian President Zelenskyy announced the arrest of a suspect in the murder.
  • Investigative actions are ongoing to uncover all details of the killing.
  • Andriy Parubiy played a significant role in protests advocating closer EU ties in 2013-14.
  • The suspect's arrest involved dozens of police and security officers in the Khmelnytsky region.
  • Officials suspect Russian involvement, amidst ongoing tensions and past accusations between Ukraine and Russia.
  • Parubiy was known for supporting Ukraine's independence and the use of the Ukrainian language over Russian.
  • He survived a previous assassination attempt in 2014.
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