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But as far as I'm reading there isn't any indication that he had ties to the government outside of some Russian news outlets blaming Ukraine for the assassination attempt.
The guy was actively recruiting for the Ukrainian armed forces.
Ties goes both ways. His were only one way.
Besides, you link to a place that requires log in but were no one wants to be seen anymore because it is run by a I-dont-know-what-to-say and is overrun by russian propaganda.
I guess it's worth a try.