**Homeless Ukrainian Man Beaten to Death in Bratislava**
A homeless Ukrainian citizen was found beaten to death in front of a shopping center in Bratislava, Slovakia. The man had been taken to a hospital but died the next day.
The incident happened on January 30th outside the Nivy shopping center. The victim had serious injuries to his head and body. He had also been caught stealing from a clothing store earlier that week.
**Investigation Underway**
Slovak police are investigating several possible scenarios surrounding the death, including whether the man was beaten by police or private security guards. A paramedic who treated the victim suggested that a beating might have caused the injuries.
The Ukrainian Embassy has reached out to Slovak authorities and the ombudsman for an investigation.
**Reactions from Ukraine**
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha expressed shock over the death and called for an impartial investigation. He also hinted at possible ethnic hatred as a motive for the crime.
Sybiha demanded accountability and said that Ukraine expects Slovak authorities to take responsibility for ensuring justice is served.
**Tensions Between Kyiv and Bratislava**
The incident comes amid growing tensions between Kyiv and Bratislava. Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has been at odds with Ukraine over military aid, and recent events have escalated the situation. Fico’s government accused Ukraine of backing a coup in Slovakia, but provided no evidence to support the claim.
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