Andriy Portnov, a former aide to ex-President Viktor Yanukovych, was shot dead in broad daylight outside an elite American school in Madrid. The violent incident has drawn significant attention, as Portnov was known to be a sanctioned politician with ties to the pro-Russian administration in Ukraine. Witnesses reported that the shooting occurred while he was dropping off his daughter at the school. Police sources have indicated that this might be a targeted attack linked to his political background, raising questions about motives and further implications for Ukrainian politics and safety of ex-officials living abroad.