Ukrainian MP Andriy Parubiy assassinated in planned shooting.
Ukrainian MP Andriy Parubiy was shot dead in Lviv in what authorities are calling a meticulously planned attack. President Zelensky and former President Poroshenko condemned the act as a targeted murder against Ukraine’s sovereignty and identity, highlighting Parubiy’s instrumental role in pivotal political movements like the 2014 Maidan protests. Parubiy, who was a significant voice for national identity policies, including language laws, is mourned as a courageous patriot. This assassination not only underscores the ongoing violence in Ukraine but also reflects deeper political tensions, emphasizing the need for decisive action from law enforcement to bring the perpetrators to justice.