Andriy Parubii

Andriy Parubii, born in 1964, is a prominent Ukrainian politician and historian known for his significant role in the pro-European movements in Ukraine. He served as the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, from 2016 to 2019. Parubii was a key figure in the Orange Revolution of 2004 and the Euromaidan protests in 2014, where he led the self-defense forces of the opposition. His advocacy for Ukrainian independence and the promotion of the Ukrainian language has made him a notable figure in the country's political landscape. Recently, he was in the news due to his tragic assassination in Lviv, which has raised suspicions of a deliberate act tied to the ongoing conflict with Russia.