Unveiled: Reason Behind Lack of Governmental Security for Parubiy

In the aftermath of the tragic assassination of Andriy Parubiy, the former Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada, on August 30 in Lviv, the State Guard of Ukraine has issued a statement regarding the provision of state security for former officials in Ukraine.

The statement, as outlined in "On State Security of State Authorities of Ukraine and Officials" No 160/98-VR of March 4, 1998, applies specifically to the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, the Prime Minister, and other high-ranking officials. According to the law, these officials are provided with state security for one year after their term ends, unless a guilty verdict has been issued by a court.

The statement also specifies that security is provided at the permanent and temporary places of residence of these officials during their term of office, as well as for one year after their term ends. Additionally, family members of these officials are also provided with state security during their term of office.

However, it is important to note that the statement does not apply to officials who have been found guilty by a court. Furthermore, the statement does not provide details on what constitutes a guilty verdict, nor does it specify the legal implications for an official's assassination.

Recently, there have been reports of a deputy, Vladimir Ariev, claiming that Andriy Parubiy had applied for state security and allegedly been refused. However, it is important to clarify that these reports are not from the State Guard's official statement.

The State Guard's statement does not confirm or deny the application for state security by Andriy Parubiy, nor does it mention a refusal of such an application. It is also worth noting that the earlier bullet points do not mention any investigations or findings regarding Andriy Parubiy's assassination.

At the crime scene of Andriy Parubiy's assassination, seven shell casings were found, but the potential motives for the assassination remain unclear. The State Guard's statement does not mention any motives for the assassination, nor does it provide any new insights into the investigation.

In conclusion, the State Guard's statement clarifies the provision of state security for former Ukrainian officials, but it does not provide any new information regarding the investigation into Andriy Parubiy's assassination. The tragic event serves as a reminder of the importance of upholding the safety and security of all officials in Ukraine.