LVIV, Ukraine – ukrainian authorities have detained a suspect in connection with the killing of Andriy Parubiy, a former speaker of the Ukrainian parliament, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) announced on September 1, 2025. The detention occurred in Lviv, western Ukraine, and follows an investigation into the circumstances surrounding Parubiy’s death.
Parubiy, 60, was found dead on August 31, 2025, in Lviv. His death has prompted a national investigation given his prominent role in Ukrainian politics, particularly during the 2014 Maidan Revolution and subsequent conflict in eastern Ukraine. The SBU has not released the identity of the detained suspect or details regarding the alleged motive, citing the ongoing nature of the investigation. This case carries meaningful weight as Parubiy was a key figure in Ukraine’s recent political history and a vocal advocate for national security.
Parubiy served as the speaker of the Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine’s parliament, from 2016 to 2019.Prior to that, he was a prominent activist during the Euromaidan protests, and later commanded the self-defense forces in Kyiv during the revolution. He also founded the Social-National Party of Ukraine in 2004, a far-right political institution. Following the revolution,Parubiy became a member of parliament and held various positions related to national security and defense. the investigation is expected to continue with forensic analysis and further questioning of witnesses to establish a extensive understanding of the events leading to Parubiy’s death.