European officials are shocked by the murder of Parubiy

European officials are shocked by the murder of Parubiy

European officials express condolences in connection with the murder of the former Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, Andriy Parubiy, in Lviv.

Thus, Poland’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Radosław Sikorski, wrote on social media X that he was shocked by the news of the murder of MP Andriy Parubiy, and also extended condolences to his relatives and the entire Ukrainian nation.

"I got to know Andriy Parubiy when he was the commander of the Maidan Guard during discussions on stopping the killings in 2014 as part of the Weimar Triangle. Later, he helped Poland evacuate our consulate from Sevastopol during the Russian annexation. The news of his murder in Lviv is shocking. I extend my sincere condolences to his relatives and the entire Ukrainian nation, which has lost one of its best sons," he wrote.

The European Union Ambassador to Ukraine, Katarína Mathernová, wrote: "I am shocked and deeply saddened by the murder of Andriy Parubiy in Lviv. He was a former Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada and a fighter for democracy in Ukraine. Those responsible must be held accountable. My condolences to his family and friends."

President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, noted: "Deeply shocked by the horrific murder of the former Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, Andriy Parubiy, in Lviv. My sincere condolences to his family and friends."

European Commissioner for Defence and Space, Andrius Kubilius, wrote: "Shocked by the horrific murder of Andriy Parubiy in Lviv, a true symbol of Maidan. The commander of the Maidan camp in 2013-2014, later the Secretary of the National Security Council and Speaker of the Rada, was killed in broad daylight by a gunman disguised as a courier."

The murder of Andriy Parubiy was also reacted to by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Kęstutis Budrys.

"Shocking news from Lviv about the death of Andriy Parubiy, the former Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine and a fighter for Ukraine’s European future. My sincere condolences to his family and close ones," he wrote on social media X.