Parubiy Murder Case: Lviv Court Postpones Hearing After Attorney Challenge.

Case Proceedings Resume

According to Novyny.live: On June 22, 2026, a court in Lviv resumed proceedings in the murder case of Andriy Parubiy, the former Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. However, the hearing was postponed to June 23 after a motion to disqualify the defense attorney was filed. Parubiy was killed on August 30, 2025, and the case has drawn significant public attention ever since.

Defendant and Legal Counsel

The accused in this case is Mykhailo Stselnikov. The lawyer representing Stselnikov, Viktor Ponomarenko, stated:

“I, attorney Viktor Petrovych Ponomarenko, am providing legal assistance to Mykhailo Viktorovych Stselnikov.”

The hearings are being held in a courtroom where all parties are present, including judges, the prosecutor, the defendant, the defense lawyer, and relatives of the deceased.

The resumption of the case marks a continuation of the investigation and the justice system’s efforts to establish the circumstances of the murder. The public is closely watching for further court rulings and developments in this high-profile case. As a prominent political figure, the killing of Andriy Parubiy sparked widespread outcry across Ukraine, underscoring the need for a transparent trial that upholds public confidence in the country’s legal system.