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Sunday, 22 December
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Illia Kiva found dead in Russia: first details

Former Ukrainian parliamentarian of the banned political party OPZZh Illia Kiva has been found dead near Moscow.

This is reported by Russian propaganda media.

"The body of Ukrainian politician Illia Kiva was found in Odintsovo near Moscow," - informed REN TV.

Kiva's death was also announced by propagandist Vladimir Solovyov.

Some Russian Telegram channels report that ex-PM was found without signs of life in a cottage village and police is already working on the scene.

At the same time, according to the Telegram channel Mash, the bloody body of the politician was found lying in the snow in the park area of the "Velich Country Club" hotel in the village of Suponevo. A cut wound was visible on his right temple and a hematoma on the left side of his face.

There is no official information about the death of the former MP yet.

It is known that Kiva left the territory of Ukraine in January 2022. After the start of full-scale war, he moved to Moscow, and in April announced his intention to seek political asylum in Russia.

In November 2023, a Ukrainian court sentenced the ex-MP to 14 years in prison for a treason against the state.