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Former Ukrainian Parliament Speaker Andriy Parubiy Shot Dead In Lviv

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In a shocking attack in western Ukraine, former Ukrainian parliament speaker Andriy Parubiy has been fatally shot in the city of Lviv, officials confirmed on Saturday.

Unverified video footage circulating online appears to show a gunman, disguised as a delivery courier, approaching Parubiy on a street. The footage shows the suspect raising a firearm from behind before fleeing the scene. Ukrainian authorities have launched an intense manhunt for the attacker.

President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the killing, calling it a "terrible murder" and expressing his condolences to Parubiy’s family.