Former Ukrainian parliament speaker shot dead in 'horrific murder'
www.abc.net.au
Former Ukrainian parliamentary speaker Andriy Parubiy has been killed in the western city of Lviv, and a manhunt is underway for his killer.

**In short: **

Ukraine’s former house speaker Andriy Parubiy has been shot dead in Lviv.

Parubiy’s colleagues in parliament and the government have shared tributes, praising him for his contributions to Ukraine’s fight for sovereignty. What’s next?

A manhunt has been launched for the killer.

  • GraveyardOrbit@lemmy.zipEnglish
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    2 days ago

    In 1991 he founded the far-right [Social-National Party of Ukraine] the party combined [radical nationalism] and [neo-Nazi] features (by its name and the “[Wolfsangel]”-like sign), the party restricted membership to ethnic Ukrainians, and was based on the fascist ideology of Hitler.