Ukrainian Politician Assassinated in Madrid: Motive Under Investigation

Andriy Portnov, a former advisor to Ukrainian ex-president Viktor Yanukovych, was shot dead outside the American School in Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid on May 21, 2025. Witnesses described the assassin as fleeing on foot, wearing a blue tracksuit. The investigation is focusing on potential political motives or outstanding debts. Portnov had connections to influential figures, including Viktor Medvedchuk, a close associate of Vladimir Putin. "The initial investigations point towards a settling of accounts, possibly due to debts or political reasons," a source close to the investigation told ABC. The assassination has shocked the community and raised concerns about political tensions and violence.