The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has completed its pre-trial investigation into the murder of Andriy Parubiy, a former head of the Ukrainian Parliament, and has submitted an indictment to the court. This development follows the arrest of a suspect believed to be responsible for the crime.
According to the SBU, the suspect, a 53-year-old man from Lviv, was apprehended in September 2025 while attempting to flee the country. The investigation revealed that he had been recruited by Russian intelligence services in 2024 after searching for information about his son, who had gone missing in Donetsk.
Following his recruitment, the suspect allegedly provided Russian authorities with information regarding the locations of Ukrainian defense forces and attempted to gather intelligence on fuel transport routes. Subsequently, he was tasked with a more complex operation: to assassinate a government official, which he carried out by targeting Parubiy.
After the murder, the suspect reportedly tried to destroy evidence and escape abroad. Law enforcement officials discovered a hunting shotgun hidden at a cemetery in Lviv during their investigation.
Additionally, the suspect has been accused of publicly justifying Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine and glorifying Russian soldiers. He faces multiple charges, including treason, attempted murder of a state official, illegal possession of weapons, and public calls for the overthrow of the constitutional order.
As a result of these charges, the suspect could face life imprisonment with property confiscation. The case has drawn significant attention due to its implications for national security and the ongoing conflict with Russia.
In the context of the investigation, several key events have unfolded:
- On August 30, 2025, Parubiy was shot multiple times in Lviv and died at the scene. The assailant fled, prompting a special operation in the city.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the arrest of the suspect on September 1, 2025, with details provided by Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko.
- National police officials indicated that the crime was not random and suggested a connection to Russian operatives.
- During a press briefing, authorities stated that while all leads were being investigated, the primary focus remained on the Russian link.
- Reports indicated that the suspect admitted to the crime during initial interrogations and disclosed his contacts with Russian representatives.
- In October, the SBU announced that they had gathered irrefutable evidence of the suspect’s treason.
- In December, the SBU showcased the Makarov pistol believed to have been used in the assassination.
The SBU has concluded its investigation into the murder of Andriy Parubiy, with a suspect facing multiple charges, including treason and attempted murder. The case highlights ongoing security concerns amid the conflict with Russia.