Ukrainian Ex-Advisor Shot Dead in Madrid

Madrid Mourns: Ukrainian Lawyer Shot Dead in Broad Daylight A shocking murder has shaken the normally peaceful streets of Pozuelo de Alarcón, a suburb of Madrid. Andrei Portnov, a 52-year-old Ukrainian lawyer and former advisor to pro-Russian ex-president Viktor Yanukovych, was shot multiple times at approximately 9:15 am on May 21st, 2025, near the American School. He had just dropped off his children. According to official sources, Portnov was shot in the head and back while entering his vehicle. Several individuals approached and opened fire before fleeing the scene on foot. Police have cordoned off the area, using drones and a helicopter in their search for the suspects, who are believed to have escaped into the Casa de Campo, a large wooded area bordering Pozuelo de Alarcón. A student at the American School, who wished to remain anonymous, recounted the incident, "I was sleeping and woke up to a very loud noise. I estimate there were about six or seven shots." The school issued a statement assuring parents that all students were safe inside the building during the incident. Portnov's murder is a significant event, given his past association with Yanukovych and the ongoing geopolitical tensions. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working to apprehend the perpetrators. The incident underscores the importance of public safety and the need for swift justice.