I’m fucking ded

Ukrainian politician Andriy Volodymyrovych Parubiy was assassinated in Lviv today
Masked gunman on a motorcycle disguised as a food delivery, shot him multiple times and drove off.

Parubiy was the founder of the neo-nazi SNPU group (literally "national socialists of ukraine") that became Svoboda. He became an MP who was chairman of the Ukrainian parliament in the post-Maidan government from 2016-2019 and secretary of national security.
He was the man in charge of the infamous Odessa trade union hall massacre in the post-Maidan and supposedly led the snipers.

Now comes the question, whodunnit
Russians, separatist ukrainians and zelensky all had reason to kill this guy. He was a potential political rival if and when the Ukrainian government is challenged
Russia had the most reason, but Zelensky had the most opportunity. Could be SBU or FSB

This post was edited by Goomshill on Aug 30 2025 05:13am

Exciting to read how a person like that is hailed as “pro-western politician”. Oh well.

https://news.sky.com/story/pro-western-ukrainian-politician-and-former-parliament-speaker-andriy-parubiy-shot-dead-in-lviv-13421330



This post was edited by Malopox on Aug 30 2025 01:09pm

Oh, the Soviets' most effective carrier destroyer

Isn't it always weird how these details just magically escape the reporters. A female gunman in Minneapolis, a pro-western politician in ukraine, 'hands up don't shoot'
The guy literally founded the Nazi party of Ukraine. They slightly rebranded to be Nazi-lite under Tyahnybok, and all he did was give speeches about how the jews control the world and give hitler salutes and pose for photo ops with Joe Biden- but at least he had the sense not to call his party the National Socialists anymore. Nazis in all but name, Nazi-adjacent, Nazi-lite, still using Nazi imagery on their flags and marching through the streets chanting Nazi slogans sure. But under Parubiy there was no mask. They can say he 'quit' the party, but he isn't the one who rebranded and he never abandoned his convictions. Robert Byrd spent 64 years not being a member of the ku klux klan and it still dogged him until the day he died, Parubiy gave a speech praising Adolf Hitler while leading Ukrainian parliament, back in 2018, calling him the greatest practitioner of direct democracy and a model for his own democratic philosophy.

I think i was reading earlier that he was instrumental in the coup back in 2014, so by that measure he was certainly pro western. ill do some reading on him tomorrow and dump a blurb then, but I would immediately suggest he appears to have been assassinated by Russia (as opposed to Ukraine / other, which looks implausible). This might seem radical but he comes across (to me) as "normal" based on his life situation. i.e. under the shadow of WW2 and living under the constant threat of Russia.

This post was edited by ferdia on Aug 30 2025 02:32pm

US ambassador reminiscences about that time he and a neonazi overthrew a democracy in Eastern Europe.

He was certainly pro-west and anti-russia, but that doesn't meant Russia were the only ones with a means and motive. Zelensky is the other obvious candidate: Parubiy would have been a natural candidate for leading a post-war Ukraine, a household name to Ukrainians and former top politician who represented the ultranationalists but still had that international legitimacy because we all excused the fact he's a literal nazi war criminal, I mean just look at the responses to his death. The Russians and the separatists loathed this guy for his involvement in the massacres during the civil war and him founding the nazi party. And the more Russia hates him and more credibility he had with the most powerful bloc that will remain without the US propping up the government, the more likely he was to challenge Zelensky's government. He was already a close ally of Poroshenko, who Z put under house arrest

Without more details there's no way to know who killed this guy, but good riddance

Andriy Volodymyrovych Parubiy

Andriy Parubiy was born on January 31, 1971, in Chervonohrad, Lviv Oblast, western Ukraine. He grew up in a region shaped by decades of Soviet control, which included restrictions on Ukrainian culture, language, and political freedom. Parubiy studied history at Lviv University, graduating in 1994. He focused on 20th-century Ukrainian history, including: The Soviet period, the Holodomor famine (1932–1933), and Stalinist repression. Ukrainian nationalist movements, especially the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists (OUN) and the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) during World War II. The history of Western Ukraine under Polish, Nazi, and Soviet rule. Impact: His studies gave him a strong understanding of Ukrainian resistance, nationalist thought, and anti-Soviet struggle, shaping his worldview and motivating him to take political action.

After the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, Ukraine became independent. Parubiy and other young nationalists saw this as an opportunity to act on their beliefs, moving beyond study and discussion to direct political engagement. Later in 1991, Parubiy co-founded the Social-National Party of Ukraine (SNPU) with Oleh Tyahnybok. The party was far-right and promoted Ukrainian ultra-nationalism, emphasizing the culture, language, and identity of ethnic Ukrainians. It adopted some symbols inspired by Nazi movements, including the Wolfsangel, and celebrated figures like Stepan Bandera. Parubiy helped organize marches and volunteer paramilitary groups, turning his historical knowledge into practical activism. In 2004, the SNPU rebranded as Svoboda, becoming more mainstream. Parubiy moved toward pro-European politics, leaving far-right and Nazi-associated imagery behind. His early political actions were shaped by a combination of historical knowledge, local memory of Soviet oppression, and a desire to protect Ukrainian independence, which would continue to influence his later leadership roles.

In late 2013, Ukraine faced a critical turning point when President Yanukovych decided to suspend an association agreement with the European Union, instead favoring closer ties with Russia. This decision sparked mass protests in Kyiv, later known as the Euromaidan. While the protests were fueled by domestic grievances, U.S. involvement played a significant role in shaping the environment. Agencies such as USAID and the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) provided funding, training, and organizational support to civil society groups. Far from being purely altruistic, this support served geopolitical objectives, strengthening pro-Western forces in Ukraine and countering Russian influence. A leaked 2014 phone call between U.S. officials even revealed preferences regarding Ukraine’s future leadership, showing Washington’s active interest in the outcome. During this period, Andriy Parubiy became Commandant of the Maidan Self-Defense Forces, leading volunteer units to protect protest areas from police attacks. Drawing on his background in nationalist activism and experience organizing paramilitary groups, he coordinated defenses and logistics, helping maintain order among demonstrators. Parubiy’s leadership must be understood in this context: he acted to defend Ukrainian sovereignty and organize protesters, but he operated within an environment indirectly shaped and amplified by U.S. support. By early 2014, the protests escalated into violent confrontations, culminating in the overthrow of Yanukovych in February 2014. Parubiy’s role positioned him as a central figure in Ukraine’s transition, setting the stage for his subsequent government career.

Following Euromaidan, Parubiy served as Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine. He later became First Deputy Chairman and then Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada (Ukraine’s parliament) from 2016 to 2019. By 2018, he was giving speeches warning of a potential full-scale Russian invasion, emphasizing the need to strengthen the military, coordinate volunteer forces, and maintain political unity. His experience in nationalist activism and organizing volunteers gave him practical insight into preparing for conflict, while his historical knowledge shaped his understanding of Russian tactics and ambitions.

By 2018, Parubiy, and our "good friend" of the thread, Oleksiy Arestovych, was giving speeches warning that a full-scale Russian invasion was likely inevitable. Drawing on his historical knowledge of Russian-Ukrainian conflicts and his practical experience organizing volunteers during Maidan, he emphasized the urgent need to strengthen the military, coordinate civil defense forces, and maintain political unity. Parubiy understood the geopolitical dynamics and saw the “writing on the wall”: Ukraine’s alignment with the West and ongoing tensions with Russia made conflict increasingly unavoidable. His tone was serious and cautionary, aimed at preparing the country rather than provoking hostilities, reflecting a strategic awareness of the threat Ukraine faced.

On August 30, 2025, Parubiy was shot and killed in Lviv by an attacker disguised as a food delivery courier. Lviv, in western Ukraine, has long been a stronghold of Ukrainian nationalism and resistance to Russian influence, making the assassination particularly symbolic. Ukrainian authorities launched Operation Siren to investigate, but the exact motive and identity of the killer remain unconfirmed. Analysts have noted that the operation bears hallmarks commonly associated with Russian covert actions: careful planning, the use of disguises, and precise targeting of a politically significant figure. While no direct evidence has yet confirmed foreign involvement, the circumstances have fueled speculation that the attack fits the pattern of Kremlin-linked operations aimed at destabilizing Ukrainian leadership and sowing fear among pro-Western actors. His death was widely seen as a major loss due to his long-standing role in defending Ukrainian independence and coordinating national defense.



This post was edited by ferdia on Aug 31 2025 05:00am

Plan "Siren" is simply an internal designation of the police for a hot pursuit operation plan that involves dividing the city into sectors. In contrast, Plan "Intercept" would be used, for example, if the perpetrator had fled by car, requiring additional measures from the DAI (traffic police).

TL;DR: I don't know what word "analytic" comes from, but in their exact case it's definitely not from "analysis"

This post was edited by Norlander on Aug 31 2025 05:34am