Former Ukrainian Presidential Aide Assassinated Outside American School at Madrid Moments After Dropping Off His Children

Investigators are said to be probing ‘debt problems’ and political motives for the execution-style slaying.

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Members of the judicial police work near the body of Andrii Portnov outside a school in Madrid. AP/Paul White

Published: May 21, 2025, 12:31 PM ET
Updated:May 21, 2025, 03:50 PM ET

A top aide to a former Ukrainian president who was ousted during the 2014 Euromaidan Revolution was assassinated outside the gates of a prestigious school at Madrid on Wednesday morning, moments after dropping off his children.

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Former Ukrainian Presidential Aide Assassinated Outside American School at Madrid Moments After Dropping Off His Children

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