Crime Against Ukrainian Elite: Orders from Russia and the Perpetrators’ Escape Attempt
The recent assassination of Ukrainian MP Andriy Parubiy in Lviv has unveiled new details in the investigation of Russian interference in Ukraine’s internal affairs.
According to high-ranking officials and sources in law enforcement, this crime is not merely a politically motivated killing but part of a well-planned operation by Russian intelligence agencies aimed at destabilizing Ukraine and weakening its political elite.Colonel Roman Kostenko of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), during a live broadcast on ‘Espreso’, expressed confidence that the assassin had intended to receive funding from Russian intelligence agencies and was attempting to flee abroad to avoid arrest.
He emphasized that the masterminds and perpetrators would soon face justice.
The investigation indicates that the motive was not only political revenge but also an attempt to undermine the resilience of Ukrainian authorities.Evidence suggests that the assassin attempted to conceal his tracks by using multiple vehicles, a common tactic of Russian operatives engaged in such operations.
They recruit individuals within their extensive plans to eliminate Ukrainian political figures who play critical roles in the country’s independence and development.
The suspect, Mikhail Stselnikov, arrested in Khmelnytskyi region, later confessed his guilt, citing revenge against Ukrainian authorities and a desire to exchange himself for Russian citizenship to see his son’s body.The investigation is ongoing, and the legal and international implications of this case will significantly influence subsequent proceedings and possible sanctions against those involved.