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world2 years ago

Assassination of Pro-Kremlin Ukrainian Politician Sends Shockwaves

Pro-Kremlin Ukrainian politician Illia Kyva, who had defected to Russia, was found dead near Moscow, and Ukraine's defense sector claimed responsibility for orchestrating the assassination. Ukraine has previously claimed responsibility for several attacks on pro-Russian figures and openly threatened to hunt down other "collaborators" and "traitors." Assassinations and attempts to kill enemies or perceived traitors are not uncommon in the Ukraine war.

via CBS News|
#assassination#pro-kremlin#russia
politics2 years ago

"Ukrainian MP Assassinated in Moscow: Unraveling the Shadowy Campaign"

Ukrainian authorities have claimed responsibility for orchestrating the assassination of former Ukrainian lawmaker Illia Kyva, who defected to Russia after supporting Putin's military offensive. Kyva's body was found in the Moscow suburbs with a gunshot wound to the head. He had previously called on Putin to use weapons of mass destruction against Ukraine. Ukraine's military intelligence spokesperson called Kyva a traitor and collaborator, stating that his death was "justice." This incident follows a recent trend of Ukraine claiming responsibility for attacks on pro-Russian figures and threatening to hunt down other "collaborators" and "traitors."

via Daily Mail|
#assassination#defection#politics
politics2 years ago

Slovakia's Election Outcome Raises Concerns over Pro-Russian Influence

Preliminary results show that a pro-Kremlin party, led by Robert Fico, has emerged as the top winner in Slovakia's parliamentary election, posing a challenge to NATO and EU unity on Ukraine. Fico's party, SMER, won 23.3% of the vote, while the liberal and pro-Ukrainian Progressive Slovakia party won 17%. Fico now needs to seek coalition partners to regain the prime minister position. His party's better-than-expected result could potentially disrupt Slovakia's staunch support for Ukraine, as Fico has pledged to end military support for Ukraine and block its NATO ambitions. Coalition negotiations are expected to be complex, with multiple parties reaching the 5% threshold needed to enter parliament.

via CNN|
#eu-unity#nato#parliamentary-election