On Saturday, August 30, former Verkhovna Rada Speaker Andriy Parubiy was murdered in Lviv. According to law enforcement, he was shot by a person dressed as a delivery courier.Prime Minister of Ukraine, Yulia Svyrydenko“Eternal memory, Andriy Volodymyrovych. You always remained a patriot of Ukraine and made a significant contribution to the establishment of our state. My sincerest condolences to his family and loved ones. This is a profound loss for the country. We must clarify the circumstances of his death as soon as possible and punish all those responsible,” the Prime Minister wrote.Verkhovna Rada Speaker, Ruslan Stefanchuk“Today, our colleague, MP of Ukraine from several convocations, Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada of the 8th convocation Andriy Parubiy tragically died in Lviv. He was killed by gunshots from a pistol.Andriy Parubiy dedicated his life to the fight for Ukraine’s independence since his youth. He was one of the active participants in the national-democratic movement in the late '80s, the commander of the Maidan Self-Defense during the Revolution of Dignity, and a consistent defender of Ukraine's statehood. On behalf of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, I express condolences to Andriy’s family and loved ones. Eternal memory,” said Stefanchuk.Minister of Internal Affairs, Ihor Klymenko“Today, Ukraine lost Andriy Parubiy. Eternal memory. My heartfelt condolences to Andriy Volodymyrovych’s family and loved ones. All necessary forces are already working at the scene. The main thing now is to give law enforcement time to establish all the circumstances and find the shooter,” said the Minister of Internal Affairs.Fifth President of Ukraine, Petro Poroshenko“The murder of Andriy Parubiy is a shot to the heart of Ukraine,” wrote Petro Poroshenko on social media.“Unfortunately, this is true. My long-time comrade since the early 2000s, my brother Andriy Parubiy, was shot dead by monsters in Lviv. What is certain is that these monsters are afraid, and that is why they kill true patriots and strong people. Maidan, 11 years of war, a huge contribution to the building of independence. Andriy was a great person and a true friend. This is what they are avenging, and this is what they fear. This crime is not just a shot at a person. It is a shot at the Army. A shot at the Language. A shot at the Faith. A shot to the heart of Ukraine. Andriy did everything he could to create the Ukrainian army, especially when it came to the first volunteer battalions, which went to the front directly from Maidan. Andriy played a decisive role in passing the law on the Ukrainian language, which became a historic step in strengthening our identity. And during the fight for the Tomos of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, I constantly felt his support as the Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada. But the enemy will never be able to kill the ideals for which Andriy Parubiy lived and fought. We went through Maidan together, survived the hardest years of war, and affirmed Ukrainian statehood. His courage, sacrifice, and devotion to Ukraine will remain forever in the hearts of millions. I express my sincerest condolences to his family and loved ones. Ukraine has lost a great son, but his cause will live as long as our state exists. This is an act of terror, and it is a matter of honor for the special services and law enforcement to find and punish the guilty and those involved. Eternal memory and eternal glory to Andriy Parubiy. Heroes do not die... Glory to Ukraine!” stated Poroshenko.MP Mykola Kniazhytskyi“The murder of Andriy Parubiy is a shot to every Ukrainian. Eternal memory. Our duty is to punish the killers. All of them,” responded the MP.MP Iryna HerashchenkoCo-chair of the European Solidarity faction, Iryna Herashchenko, stated that the party is shocked by the murder of Andriy Parubiy in Lviv. She emphasized that Parubiy was one of the state-builders of modern Ukraine, a participant in the Maidan, and the creator of the National Guard and Defense Forces. Herashchenko underlined his principles and commitment to the Verkhovna Rada, and added that the murder might be linked to his pro-Ukrainian stance. European Solidarity demands an immediate and transparent investigation into the tragedy, as, according to Herashchenko, Moscow has always hated Parubiy as a symbol of Ukrainian statehood.Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klitschko“A shocking and audacious murder of a political figure in Lviv. In broad daylight, in the city, with multiple shots, former Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada and current MP from European Solidarity Andriy Parubiy was killed. All law enforcement agencies must prove to society that they can work effectively. They must quickly identify the killer and the masterminds, investigate all the circumstances and motives behind this horrific shooting. Ukrainian society must be more united than ever, as the enemy is trying to destroy us from the outside and undermine the situation inside the country,” wrote the capital's mayor.Public figure and volunteer Serhiy Sternenko“Russia regularly kills our people through its agents. Ukrainians must defend themselves with their bare hands against weapons. This is absurd. It’s time to give Ukrainians the right to protect their lives with short-barreled weapons. It’s time to pass the law that has been stuck in the Verkhovna Rada for three years,” he wrote.Law enforcement are investigating the circumstances of the murder of Andriy Parubiy, public and political figure, former Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada, in Lviv.