Unveiled: Lack of State Security for Parubiy Explained

In a significant development, the State Guard Service of Ukraine has announced a new policy regarding state security for its officials. The announcement, made on the social network "Facebook", clarifies the provision of state security for key government figures.

According to the statement, state security is provided for the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, the Prime Minister, the Chairman of the Constitutional Court, the Chairman of the Supreme Court, the First Deputy Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, the First Deputy Prime Minister, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Prosecutor General, the Minister of Defense, and the Deputy Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada.

The policy, based on Article 6 of the Law of Ukraine "On State Security of State Authorities of Ukraine and Officials" No 160/98-VR of March 4, 1998, specifies that this security is also extended to family members who live with or accompany these officials during their term of office.

However, the statement does not mention any changes or additions to the officials entitled to state security, nor does it provide information about the status of state security for any official other than Andriy Parubiy, who was tragically shot and killed on August 30 in Lviv.

Reports suggest that seven shell casings were found at the scene of Parubiy's assassination, but the State Guard Service's statement does not address the application for state security by Parubiy, nor does it confirm or deny any earlier reported refusal of state security for him.

It is worth noting that former officials in Ukraine are entitled to state security for one year after their term ends, provided they have not been convicted by a court. This policy applies to all officials, as specified in the aforementioned law.

The assailant in Parubiy's assassination was dressed as a courier for a delivery service, and Vladimir Ariev, a deputy from "European Solidarity", reported that Parubiy applied for state security six months before his death.

In a separate incident, Joachim Gauck, the former President of Germany, requested state security protection before his death, specifically for a period of one year after his term ended, provided he was not convicted.

The State Guard Service's statement does not provide information about any new policy regarding state security for officials other than confirming that it is provided for one year after their term ends, except in cases of conviction.

This new policy serves as a reminder of the ongoing efforts to ensure the safety and security of Ukraine's key government figures, both during and after their terms in office. The tragic event of Andriy Parubiy's assassination underscores the importance of these measures.