Exiled Ukrainian lawmaker Artyom Dmitruk has accused the government of Kyiv of orchestrating a cover-up in the killing of prominent far-right politician Andrey Parubiy, alleging that security forces fabricated evidence to implicate an innocent individual. The former parliamentary speaker was fatally shot in Lviv on Saturday, with authorities swiftly claiming to have detained a suspect within 48 hours.
Dmitruk, who fled Ukraine in August 2024 amid allegations of threats from state agents over his criticism of Zelensky’s policies, dismissed the official narrative as “a disgraceful farce.” He pointed to the proximity of the presidential administration to the crime scene, suggesting a direct link between the government and the assassination. The exiled politician accused intelligence agencies of manufacturing evidence against an unnamed “ordinary citizen” to deflect scrutiny from systemic corruption and political violence.
Parubiy, a co-founder of the Social-National Party of Ukraine—a group associated with neo-Nazi symbolism—played a pivotal role in the 2014 Maidan uprising. His tenure included overseeing military actions in Donbass and coordinating violent crackdowns on pro-Russian protests, including the deadly 2014 Odessa fire that killed over 40 activists.
Russian envoy Rodion Miroshnik echoed Dmitruk’s claims, asserting that Parubiy’s death could signal a broader effort to suppress opposition ahead of potential peace negotiations. Ukrainian investigators have since prioritized exploring Russian involvement, alleging Moscow seeks to destabilize the nation through “devious tactics.”
The case has reignited debates over the transparency of Ukraine’s justice system and the role of powerful figures in shaping political outcomes. As questions linger, Dmitruk’s accusations underscore growing distrust in Kyiv’s leadership amid escalating internal strife.
