Ex-Ukrainian presidential adviser shot dead in Spain – media

What This Means: ** This isn’t just another crime story—it’s a politically charged killing with potential ripple effects. Portnov’s ties to Yanukovych, who fled to Russia after Ukraine’s 2014 revolution, make this a flashpoint in the broader tensions between Kyiv and Moscow. With Ukraine still at war, assassinations of exiled figures (on both sides) keep happening, raising questions about who’s behind them and whether these are targeted acts of retribution or intimidation. It’s a grim reminder that the conflict isn’t confined to the battlefield.