Lviv court enters deliberations in murder case of activist Farion

A court in Lviv has entered the deliberations phase in the high-profile trial of 18-year-old Mykyta Zinchenko, charged with the premeditated murder of Ukrainian language and culture activist Iryna Farion. Farion, a former member of the Verkhovna Rada, was shot in Lviv in 2024.

The court has heard all evidence and closing arguments. The verdict is expected to be announced in the coming days. Zinchenko faces up to life imprisonment if convicted of premeditated murder.

The case drew significant public attention due to Farion's prominence as a fierce advocate for the Ukrainian language. Investigators established that Zinchenko acted alone.