Political murder in Ukraine - Buried politician Farion in Lviv
The controversial politician Iryna Farion, who was shot in the head, was buried in Lviv (Lemberg) with great participation of citizens and followers. Thousands of people bid farewell to her in a local church, as local media reported. Farion was then buried on the famous Lytschakywskyj cemetery.
The Police had previously released recordings of the alleged murderer. A wanted notice is issued for a man about 20 years old, who is between 1.70 and 1.80 tall. His face is barely recognizable on the images due to a worn-out hat and sunglasses.
Farion was shot on a Friday in front of her house. From 2012 to 2014, the nationalist sat in the parliament for the extreme right-wing party Swoboda (Freedom).
Farion became known mainly for her harsh statements against Russian-speaking Ukrainians, for whom she saw no place in the country. For example, she called President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and high jumper world record holder Mykyta Mahuchych "garbage". Zelenskyy, whose mother tongue is Russian, speaks publicly almost exclusively Ukrainian.
In November of the previous year, Farion attacked Russian-speaking soldiers and in particular representatives of the far-right movement "Asow" and called them "livestock". The police, however, do not exclude a Russian trace.
- The controversial incident in West Ukraine, involving the shooting of prominent politician Iryna Farion in Lviv (Lemberg), has sparked intense debates and conflicts regarding Criminality.
- The headshot of the alleged murderer, as released by the police, is barely recognizable due to a worn-out hat and sunglasses, making identifying him a challenge.
- Despite her controversial views, including harsh statements against Russian-speaking Ukrainians, Farion's funeral in Lviv was attended by thousands of people, showing a diverse range of opinions in Ukraine.
- The police in Lviv are investigating the incident deeply, as they do not exclude a Russian trace, given Farion's past conflicts with Russian-speaking soldiers and far-right movements.
- In the aftermath of Farion's death, there has been increased tension in Ukraine, with some calling for justice and others questioning the role of extreme right-wing parties in the country's politics.
