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Suspect Arrested in Murder of Ukrainian Politician in Madrid

2/25/2026

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A suspect was arrested in Heinsberg, Germany, for the murder of former Ukrainian politician Andriy Portnov, a key figure in pro-Kremlin politics, shot outside the American School in Madrid on May 21, 2025.
Spanish National Police say two or three attackers may have been involved, but the motive remains unclear.
Spanish and German police collaborated on the arrest and issued a European arrest warrant for the suspect's residence search.

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A suspect was arrested in Heinsberg, Germany, for the murder of former Ukrainian politician Andriy Portnov, a key figure in pro-Kremlin politics, shot outside the American School in Madrid on May 21, 2025.
Spanish National Police say two or three attackers may have been involved, but the motive remains unclear.
Spanish and German police collaborated on the arrest and issued a European arrest warrant for the suspect's residence search.