Former Yanukovych Aide Murdered in Madrid

Former Ukrainian Official Assassinated in Madrid Suburbs A former advisor to Viktor Yanukovych, Andriy Portnov, was fatally shot in a suburb of Madrid, Spain, on May 21, 2025, according to a news report circulating on social media. The video shows emergency responders at the scene near a school. Police are investigating the incident and are pursuing several leads. One line of inquiry focuses on potential political motives, given Portnov's past involvement in Ukrainian politics and his inclusion in a controversial peacekeeper database. The video does not reveal the identity of the perpetrator or offer details about the circumstances of the shooting beyond the location and the victim's identity. The investigation is ongoing.