iryna Farion Archives - Euromaidan Press

Six Prominent Ukrainian Russia Critics Silenced Through Assassination

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Six outspoken Ukrainian voices assassinated for anti-Russian position in Ukraine

From a Crimean Tatar activist to an elite intelligence officer and former parliament speaker, each killing bears Russian fingerprints that demonstrate Moscow's deadly reach inside Ukraine.

byVira Kravchuk

Iryna farion murder Lviv Ukrainian language

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Ukraine remembers linguist Iryna Farion, target of Kremlin’s propaganda, assassinated in Lviv in apparent campaign against Ukrainian voices

On 19 July, Ukrainians marked the first anniversary of the brutal killing of Iryna Farion, a fierce defender of Ukrainian identity and language.

byOlena Mukhina

2 minute read

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Son-in-law of slain Ukrainian language advocate and Russian critic Iryna Farion killed in combat

Ukrainian soldier Vasyl Osoba has died fighting Russians in Donetsk Oblast.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

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Ukrainian authorities say suspect accused of killing Russian critic Farion prepared for assassination for two months

he suspect's methodical planning involved renting multiple apartments in Lviv to carry out the assassination.

byOlena Mukhina

8 minute read

Ukraine

Assassinated Ukrainian language warrior Farion mourned by thousands in Lviv

Thousands of mourners flooded Lviv's streets on July 22 to honor Iryna Farion, the controversial linguist whose assassination has sent shockwaves through Ukraine, highlighting the ongoing struggle for national identity amidst Russian aggression.

byMaria Tril

4 minute read

Latest news Ukraine

Investigation underway: Russian critic, ex-MP, Ukrainian university professor Iryna Farion killed in Lviv

Following the fatal shooting of Iryna Farion, Lviv police, along with national investigators, are conducting an extensive search for the main suspect, described by witnesses and seen in media photos.

byOlena Mukhina