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Nationalist campaigner for the Ukrainian language is shot dead in Lviv

Nationalist campaigner for the Ukrainian language is shot dead in Lviv



Iryna Farion, 60, a former MP known for her opposition to officials speaking in Russian, was attacked on the streetA nationalist former member of Ukraine’s parliament known for her vociferous campaigns to defend the Ukrainian language has died after being shot in Lviv.Police launched a wide search for the gunman alleged to have shot Iryna Farion, 60, on a street in the western city. Continue reading…



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Publish date : 2024-07-19 21:50:45

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