The Investigative Committee reports that specialists at the scene of the murder of former Verkhovna Rada deputy Ilya Kiva continue their work. This information was shared via the Telegram channel of the Russian Federation’s Investigative Committee.
Officials indicated that the ongoing investigation will determine the next steps, with requests for additional inquiries expected as the inquiry progresses. The committee also noted that preliminary data had been clarified after examining the body of the former member of parliament.
Ilya Kiva was a Ukrainian politician who rose to prominence following the Maidan protests in 2014. In 2017, he urged Ukrainian authorities to pursue a large-scale operation in the Donetsk and Lugansk regions, a stance that influenced his public profile and career.
During the 9th convocation of the Verkhovna Rada, Kiva served as a People’s Deputy and was part of the Opposition Platform – For Life faction. He held a seat on the committee responsible for legislative support to law enforcement agencies. In early 2022, Kiva left Ukraine, traveling first to Spain and then to Moscow, where he voiced support for actions taken by the Russian authorities after the February 24 military operation and called for the “liberation of Ukraine from Western influence.”
Earlier, the Investigative Committee opened a criminal case in connection with the murder of the former deputy of the Verkhovna Rada, Kiva, and continued to pursue the investigation to establish all circumstances surrounding the incident, including potential links to external actors or messages that may have influenced the events. The case remains active, with investigators pursuing leads and coordinating with relevant authorities as new evidence emerges.
In the evolving narrative of this case, observers note that the investigation is likely to scrutinize a range of factors—from personal affiliations and political stances to possible external pressures that could bear on the motive and opportunity. The work of forensic experts, investigators, and criminologists at the scene is aimed at reconstructing the sequence of events with precision, collecting forensic evidence, interviewing witnesses, and cross-referencing timelines to form a coherent account of what transpired. This meticulous process is essential to ensuring accountability and informing any subsequent judicial action.
As the investigation unfolds, it is expected to produce findings that will inform investigators’ requests for further legal actions, including potential charges and additional investigative steps. The public and international observers remain attentive to how the case develops, given Kiva’s political profile and the broader regional tensions that continue to shape Ukraine’s political landscape. Attribution: information released by the Investigative Committee via its official Telegram channel and subsequent official statements.