Former Ukrainian Parliament Speaker Andriy Parubiy was assassinated in Lviv on Saturday, prompting a special “Syrena” operation and heightened security measures.
Andriy Parubiy’s Life and Background
Parubiy, born on January 31, 1971 in Dniprodzerzhynsk, began his political career while still a student at Lviv University. He founded one of the first youth patriotic organizations, “Spadshchyna,” in 1988 and later became an influential figure during the Orange Revolution.
Poliitical Career and Legacy
Parubiy held various positions including Commander of the Ukrainian House during the 2004 Orange Revolution, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, and First Deputy Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada. His assassination has triggered an outpouring of tributes and memorials from Ukrainian politicians and citizens alike.
Reaction and Analysis
Analysts like Vitaly Portnikov have linked the assassination to Russia’s ongoing aggressive campaign against Ukraine, saying that “the terrorist war will not stop for a moment.”
Source: Gazeta,
