Who Is Denis Kireev? Ukraine-Russia Peace Negotiator Killed

Denis Kireev a Ukrainian peace negotiator was shot dead ahead of the latest round of peace talks, amid allegations that he was a Russian spy.

The government hailed him as a “hero” following his death, but MPs alleged he was shot and executed by Ukraine’s security agency after resisting arrest on accusations of “treason.”

Mr Kireev was photographed sitting on the Ukrainian side of the negotiating table with Russia on February 28, despite not being on the official delegation list, and his function at the conference remains unclear.

Both Russia and Ukraine have made charges regarding his supposed spying activities, accusing him of working for the opposing party.

According to the Russian publication Pravda, Ukraine’s security service had “concrete evidence” of his suspected treachery, including phone calls.

According to an official statement from Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence, “three spies – personnel of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs – were killed during the execution of special missions.”

‘Alexei Ivanovich, Chibineev Valery Viktorovich, Denis Borisovich Kireev’

‘They died defending Ukraine, but their rank moved us one step closer to triumph!’

‘We extend our heartfelt condolences to the victims’ families.

‘Heroes do not perish! They exist just as long as we remember them!

‘Ukraine, glory to you!’ Heroes, rejoice!