US EditionUkraine: Andriy Portnov's Murder Leaves Unanswered Questions and Little Sympathy
- On May 21, 2025, Andriy Portnov, a 52-year-old former adviser to the Ukrainian president, was killed in a shooting incident near the American School located in Pozuelo de Alarcón, a suburb of Madrid.
- Portnov fled Ukraine in 2014 after Yanukovych’s ousting, lived in Russia, returned in 2019, then left again following the 2022 invasion before reportedly settling in Spain by 2024.
- A lone gunman ambushed Portnov from behind, firing at least nine rounds into his back and head near his car after he dropped off his children at the school, with accomplices aiding escape.
- In 2021, Portnov was subjected to U.S. Sanctions related to corruption within Ukraine’s judicial system; he became a vocal critic of Zelensky’s government, and the European Court of Justice later deemed it improper to impose sanctions solely based on his association with Yanukovych.
- Portnov’s killing underscores ongoing risks for figures linked to Yanukovych and pro-Russian factions abroad, prompting continued investigations amid geopolitical complexities and international vigilance.
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The murdered Portnov met with Zelensky and Yermak a few days before his death — MP: EADaily
EADaily, May 24th, 2025. Andrei Portnov, who was killed in Madrid, was in Kiev a few days before his death, where he met with Volodymyr Zelensky, the head of the presidential office, Andrei Yermak, and his deputy Oleg Tatarov. This was stated by Verkhovna Rada deputy Alexander Dubinsky.
Portnov Was in Ukraine Three Days Before His Murder in Spain
Former advisor to Ukraine's last pro-Russian presidential administration Andri Portnov had been in his country three days before being shot dead by hit men in the town of Pozuelo de Alarcón in Madrid, three different sources close to the victim and the security forces reported to Kiev Ukraine Pravda.According to these sources, Portnov was in Ukraine on 17 and 18 May, and met during his stay in his country with senior officials from Ukrainian sec…
Police Rule Out Portnov's Killers Running Off by Bike or Subway
The murder of 52-year-old Ukrainian lawyer Andrii Portnov has put the Spanish police back in the face of an apparent commission crime by hitmen. At the moment, the only certainty of the investigation is that “there was only one shooter” and that “he did not run away on a motorcycle or on a subway.” The officers suspect that the author of the nine shots (nine casings were found at the scene) had his escape prepared in a car and at least one accom…
Police Found Nine Bullet Casings Next to the Body of the Murdered Ukrainian Lawyer in Pozuelo
The National Police has found nine bullet casing pods next to the body of pro-Russian Ukrainian lawyer Andriy Portnov who was shot by the American College of Pozuelo de Alarcón (Madrid). In addition, 24 hours later, he keeps searching to locate the shooter and those who helped him escape. According to police sources confirmed to Europa Press, the Scientific Police analyzes the nine remains of casings to proceed with the ballistics report. It is …
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