Suspect in Iryna Farion's Murder Denies Charges

18-year-old Vyacheslav Zinchenko remains in custody as investigators explore potential motives and connections.

Iryna Farion, a nationalist former lawmaker, was shot in Lviv on July 19 and later died in the hospital.
Vyacheslav Zinchenko, the 18-year-old suspect, claims he is innocent and has no ties to neo-Nazi groups or Russian interests.
Authorities detained Zinchenko in Dnipro and have remanded him in custody for at least 60 days.
Investigators are considering various motives, including Farion's political activities and potential external influences.
Farion was known for her strong stance against the use of the Russian language in Ukraine.