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Portuguese authorities have launched an investigation into the death of Ukrainian activist Pavlo Sadokha, who was found dead in Quarteira, Algarve, on Sunday. The 56-year-old activist had lived in Portugal for over two decades and was a vocal critic of Russian propaganda. Though initial reports suggest natural causes, likely due to his history of heart disease, the Public Prosecution Service is conducting an inquiry to rule out third-party involvement at the request of friends and relatives who called for a full autopsy. Sadokha’s contributions to Ukrainian activism in Portugal were recognized by his election as chairman of the Council of the Ukrainian Union in Portugal and receipt of the Order of Merit from Ukraine's president.
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An inquiry has been launched after 56-year-old Ukrainian activist Pavlo Sadokha was found dead in Quarteira, a coastal town in Portugal's Algarve region on Sunday. Born in Lviv, Ukraine, Sadokha had lived in Portugal for over two decades and was known for organizing Euromaidan solidarity actions there from 2013 to 2014 and supporting rallies against Russian aggression later. Despite Portuguese newspaper Journal de Noticias suggesting natural causes due to his history of heart disease and lack of evidence of foul play, friends and relatives called for a full autopsy. Portugal’s Public Prosecution Service has since initiated an investigation to rule out any third-party involvement in Sadokha's death. Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha honored Sadokha on Facebook, recognizing his dedication to Ukraine's cause without rest or break.
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An inquiry has been launched after a Ukrainian activist and critic of Putin’s Russia was found dead in Portugal.
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The body of Ukrainian activist Pavlo Sadokha was discovered in Quarteira, a costal town in the Algarve region, on Sunday.
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The 56-year-old was born in the Ukrainian city Lviv, and had lived in Portugal for more than two decades before his death.
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In recent years he had spoken out against Russian propaganda and Kremlin efforts to militarize young people.
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Portuguese newspaper Journal de Noticias reported that while the cause of death had not yet been revealed it was believed to be from natural causes.
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Sadokha had a history of heart disease and police at the scene found no evidence of foul play, the outlet added.
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However, Portugal’s Public Prosecution Service have now opened an inquiry to rule out any third party involvement in Sadokha’s death.
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According to Portuguese newspaper Correio da Manha, friends and relatives had called for a full autopsy.
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Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha paid tribute to Sadokha in a statement on Facebook.
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“Pavlo was one of those rare leaders for whom the struggle for Ukraine knew no days off or vacations,” he wrote.
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“Thanks to his principled stance and tireless energy, Ukraine’s voice in Portugal resonated consistently, clearly, and uncompromisingly.
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We have lost a staunch defender of Ukraine, a trusted advisor, and a radiant person with a big heart.”
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In 2010, Sadokha was elected chairman of the Council of the Ukrainian Union in Portugal and in 2017, he was awarded the Order of Merit, III Class, by the president of Ukraine.
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He served as the Ukrainian World Congress (UWC) vice president for southern Europe, deputy chair of the UWC International Educational Coordinating Council, and president of the Union of Ukrainians in Portugal.
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In a statement, the UWC said: “Pavlo dedicated decades of his life to Ukraine and to serving the Ukrainian community in Portugal.
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He was a key member of the UWC leadership team and was instrumental in establishing the Ukrainian Youth Association (CYM) in Portugal.
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He helped organize Euromaidan solidarity actions in Portugal in 2013-2014 and, following Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, organized rallies, appeals to Portuguese government officials and support for Ukraine’s defenders.
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“He also co-organized Lisbon’s annual Peace March and worked to strengthen Ukrainian media and promote Ukraine’s history and culture.”
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Paul Grod, UWC president added: “Pavlo was a highly regarded Ukrainian community leader in Portugal and on the world stage.
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He was a close friend and someone I could always count on.
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“He cared deeply and dedicated his life to serving Ukraine and its people around the world.
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This is a massive loss and he will be missed deeply.
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