Former Ukrainian Politician Dies After Being Shot in Lviv

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The Facts

  • Iryna Farion, a linguist and former Ukrainian lawmaker, died Friday after being shot in the western city of Lviv.

  • According to Ukraine's National Police, the 60-year-old received a gunshot to the head at around 7:30 pm local time and was taken to hospital.

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The Spin

Narrative A

Just as Farion brought division to Ukraine over her controversial campaigns, so does her mysterious and tragic death, which risks sowing discord across the nation as the blame game begins. Authorities must tread carefully.

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Narrative B

This tragic death is an opportunity for authorities to prove that Ukraine is still a functioning democracy amid the turmoil of war by conducting a swift and transparent investigation, which, contrary to many claims, will bring more unity to the nation. Her murderer must be brought to justice.

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