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The year 2025 has seen a series of chilling murder cases across Ukraine, highlighting issues of both domestic violence and high-profile political assassinations. In the Lviv region, a court has sentenced the organizer of a murder to life imprisonment and an accomplice to nine years. Meanwhile, a heinous crime in the Zhytomyr region involved a man killing his wife and child, sparking outrage and a swift police response leading to his arrest. Political intrigue deepens as former Verkhovna Rada Speaker Andrii Parubii's assassination in Lviv is suspected to involve Russian intelligence, with the Security Service of Ukraine actively investigating the case. Additionally, nearly a thousand Russian soldiers have been accused of murder since the inception of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, demonstrating the far-reaching impact of conflict on individual criminality. Each case underscores the ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement in delivering justice and the complex web of motives behind these violent acts.

What was the sentence for the organizer of the murder in the Lviv region?

The organizer of the murder in the Lviv region received a life imprisonment sentence. The case involved a series of robberies that ultimately led to murder, and effective prosecution secured this severe penalty. The accomplice in the case was sentenced to nine years.

What incident led to a murder case in Zhytomyr region this year?

In the Zhytomyr region, a man was arrested for killing his wife, daughter, and their pets following a domestic quarrel. This case has drawn attention due to its brutal nature and the swift action taken by law enforcement to detain the suspect, who now awaits trial for his heinous acts.

How many Russian soldiers have been charged with murder since 2022?

Since the start of Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, nearly 1,000 Russian soldiers have been charged with murder. These charges include various acts of violence and grievous bodily harm resulting in death, highlighting the ongoing judicial process against crimes committed during the conflict.

What were the circumstances of Andrii Parubii's murder?

Andrii Parubii, a former Verkhovna Rada Speaker, was assassinated in Lviv under circumstances suggesting involvement by Russian intelligence. The suspect has had the charges upgraded to state treason, and investigations point towards a politically motivated crime orchestrated with foreign influence.

What was President Trump's response to the murder of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska in the U.S.?

U.S. President Donald Trump has demanded justice for the murder of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska, which took place in Charlotte, North Carolina. He has expressed condolences to her family and vowed comprehensive investigations, implicating local governance as a factor in the crime's tragic occurrence.

How has the Ukrainian government responded to the murder of SSU Colonel Voronych?

The murder of SSU Colonel Voronych in Kyiv prompted immediate action from Ukrainian authorities. The perpetrators were identified and terminated in a special operation led by the Security Service of Ukraine, reflecting the seriousness with which the government addresses threats posed by foreign intelligence actions.

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Former MP Tetiana Chornovol served charges on suspicion in intentional homicide Former MP Tetiana Chornovol served charges on suspicion in intentional homicide Former MP Tetiana Chornovol is served charges on suspicion in intentional homicide as the State Investigation Bureau reported. 66 862 659 Previously in trend: Tetiana Chornovol suspicion

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Investigation suspects 25-year-old Russian in organization of attempt on lawmaker Sobolev Investigation suspects 25-year-old Russian in organization of attempt on lawmaker Sobolev The investigation suspects 25-year-old citizen of Russia in the organization of the assassination attempt on lawmaker of Kyiv regional council Vyacheslav Sobolev and murder of his 3-year-old son. 13 408 58 Incidents

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Police detain suspects in Sheremet murder case Police detain suspects in Sheremet murder case Police have detained and served suspects in murder of journalist Pavlo Sheremet with the notice of charges. 16 172 117 Previously in trend: Murder of Sheremet

Court arrests suspect in murder of Sobolev’s son for two months with no bail Court arrests suspect in murder of Sobolev’s son for two months with no bail Shevchenkivskyi court of Kyiv arrested one of the suspects in the murder of the son of Kyiv regional council Vyacheslav Sobolev without the right for a bail. 8 142 57 Incidents

Russia extradites suspected in murder Vadym Olenchyk to Ukraine Russia extradites suspected in murder Vadym Olenchyk to Ukraine Suspected in murder Ukrainian kickboxer Vadym Olenchyk was extradited to Ukraine by Russia. 5 177 18 Incidents

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Members of so-called Members of so-called 'Self-Defense of Crimea' suspected of torture of Crimean Tatar activist Ametov Ukrainian law enforcement agencies suspect members of the so-called "Self-Defense of Crimea" of the abduction and torture resulting in the death of Crimean Tatar activist Reshat Ametov. 31 802 99 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea

Zelenskyi: Sheremet case will be solved Zelenskyi: Sheremet case will be solved President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi, after familiarizing himself with the materials collected by Ukrainian law enforcement officers and the results of the investigative actions taken in the case of the murder of journalist Pavel Sheremet, said he was awaiting the disclosure of this crime. 14 468 111 Previously in trend: Murder of Sheremet

Ukraine Ukraine's Internal Minister Avakov not to resign due to 5-year-old boy murder Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Arsen Avakov not to resign because of tragedy, which happened in Pereyaslav-Khmelnytsky, as he said in the lobbies of the Government after the session. 5 588 124 Previously in trend: Murder of Kyrylo Tliavin

Murder of five-year-old boy: Suspect taken into custody Murder of five-year-old boy: Suspect taken into custody Prosecutors stated that other witnesses, police officers Petrovets and Kryvoshyi were questioned, they were with Pryhodko when a shot was committed. 5 564 36 Previously in trend: Murder of Kyrylo Tliavin

Handziuk case: Organizer of attack pleads guilty Handziuk case: Organizer of attack pleads guilty The organizer of the attack on Kherson activist Kateryna Handziuk, Serhii Torbin, has found himself guilty and started to cooperate with investigators. 4 532 11 Previously in trend: Attack on Handziuk

Presidential Administration employee Oleksandr Bukhtatyi found murdered in Kyiv. PHOTO 18+ Presidential Administration employee Oleksandr Bukhtatyi found murdered in Kyiv. PHOTO 18+ His body was found this morning in the Lukianivka district in Kyiv. 61 234 0 Incidents

Kateryna Handziuk suspected attack and received threats, farther says Kateryna Handziuk suspected attack and received threats, farther says Kateryna Handziuk received constant threats and suspected that in the near future she might be attacked. 7 336 28 Previously in trend: Attack on Handziuk

Manher cannot be detained under law, he can only be invited to come to court voluntarily, - Lutsenko Manher cannot be detained under law, he can only be invited to come to court voluntarily, - Lutsenko Head of the Kherson Regional Council Vladyslav Manher, who has been served charge papers as suspect in arranging the murder of Kateryna Handziuk, cannot be detained under the law. 8 887 148 Previously in trend: Attack on Handziuk

Manher to be taken to Kyiv Pechersk District Сourt for bail hearing, searches being held at his place of residence, - Sarhan Manher to be taken to Kyiv Pechersk District Сourt for bail hearing, searches being held at his place of residence, - Sarhan Head of the Kherson regional council Vladyslav Manher has been served with charge papers as a suspect in arranging Kateryna Handziuk murder. He will be taken to Kyiv Pechersk District Court for bail hearing. 8 166 99 Previously in trend: Attack on Handziuk

Suspected instigator of Handziuk murder declared wanted. PHOTO Suspected instigator of Handziuk murder declared wanted. PHOTO The SBU has declared Oleksii Levin (Moskalenko), suspected instigator of public activist Kateryna Handziuk murder, wanted. 12 884 52 Previously in trend: Attack on Handziuk

Formal charges brought against another mastermind of attack on Handziuk, - Lutsenko Formal charges brought against another mastermind of attack on Handziuk, - Lutsenko Law enforcers formally charged another person involved in plotting and arranging the attack on aide for Kherson mayor, activist Kateryna Handziuk. 6 097 23 Previously in trend: Attack on Handziuk

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Handziuk case largely solved: murderer found, assistants confessed, organizer arrested, - Poroshenko Handziuk case largely solved: murderer found, assistants confessed, organizer arrested, - Poroshenko Ukraine's President Petro Poroshenko says the murder of Kherson activist Handziuk is largely solved. 9 339 93 Previously in trend: Attack on Handziuk

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Companions-in-arms of murdered activist Oleshko identify his hitman, reject vigilante justice. VIDEO Companions-in-arms of murdered activist Oleshko identify his hitman, reject vigilante justice. VIDEO Andriii Madzharov, Oleksandr Pechnikov and Anton Pshenychnyi – the companions-in-arms of Donbas war veteran Oleshko, who was shot dead on July 31 – identified the person who actually pulled the trigger. 40 626 388 Previously in trend: Murder of Vitalii Oleshko

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Sheremet’s murder was thoroughly planned and organized, his Russian citizenship hinders investigation too, - Interior Ministry Sheremet’s murder was thoroughly planned and organized, his Russian citizenship hinders investigation too, - Interior Ministry Law enforcement agencies investigating the murder of journalist Pavel Sheremet have so far made little progress. 12 214 39 Previously in trend: Murder of Sheremet

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Probe into journalist Babchenko murder: police vow to run all necessary examinations. PHOTOS Probe into journalist Babchenko murder: police vow to run all necessary examinations. PHOTOS All necessary examinations will be performed under investigation into murder of journalist Arkady Babchenko. 18 240 60 Previously in trend: Staged murder of journalist Babchenko

Police release sketch of journalist Babchenko’s alleged murderer. PHOTO Police release sketch of journalist Babchenko’s alleged murderer. PHOTO Ukraine’s National Police published a sketch of a suspect in the murder of Russian opposition journalist Arkady Babchenko. 42 726 162 Previously in trend: Staged murder of journalist Babchenko

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MP Herashchenko: Investigators believe someone helped Rossoshanskyi hide Nozdrovska’s body, but he was one who committed murder MP Herashchenko: Investigators believe someone helped Rossoshanskyi hide Nozdrovska’s body, but he was one who committed murder Yuri Rossoshanskyi charged with murder of lawyer Iryna Nozdrovska could have had an accomplice who helped him hide the body. 13 172 63 Previously in trend: Iryna Nozdrovska's murder

Georgia’s National Guard ex-Commander Kutateladze shot dead in his office, - local media Georgia’s National Guard ex-Commander Kutateladze shot dead in his office, - local media Brigadier General Samson Kutateladze, the former commander of the Georgian National Guard, was shot dead by an identified assailant in the city of Rustavi on Jan. 15. 22 348 65 Incidents

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No pressure exerted on Rossoshanskyi, confessions made voluntarily, MP Herashchenko says No pressure exerted on Rossoshanskyi, confessions made voluntarily, MP Herashchenko says Ukraine’s lawmaker Anton Herashchenko disclosed some details of probe into Iryna Nozdrovska’s murder. 13 517 136 Previously in trend: Iryna Nozdrovska's murder

Prime suspect in Nozdrovska’s murder placed in pre-trial detention for two months Prime suspect in Nozdrovska’s murder placed in pre-trial detention for two months On Jan. 9, the court imposed pre-trial restriction on Yurii Rossoshanskyi charged with the murder of human rights activist Iryna Nozdrovska. 11 472 57 Previously in trend: Iryna Nozdrovska's murder

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