By Alessandra Prentice
A prominent Ukrainian journalist known for his pro-Russian views was shot dead on Thursday in Kiev by two masked gunmen, the interior ministry said, a day after a former lawmaker loyal to ousted President Viktor Yanukovich was also killed.
Oles Buzina, 45, was known for his pro-Russian opinion pieces published in Ukraine’s Sevodnya daily newspaper, which is part of the media empire of Ukraine’s richest businessman Rinat Akhmetov. He ran in last year’s election for a parliamentary seat for the Russian Bloc party, but was not elected.
“Today at 1320 hrs(1020 GMT) … two unidentifiable men in masks shot journalist …read more
Source: Cyprus Mail
