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Poland arrests suspect in killing of Russian artist critical of Putin By Katarzyna Kubacka & Gavin Blackburn Published on 18/06/2026 - 14:54 GMT+2 Share Comments Add Euronews on Google Share Facebook Twitter Flipboard Send Reddit Linkedin Messenger Telegram VK Bluesky Threads Whatsapp Since it launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russia has been accused of trying to assassinate its opponents abroad, including targeting exiled activists in France and Lithuania. Polish police have arrested a man suspected of participating in the murder of a Russian artist critical of President Vladimir Putin, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Thursday. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The suspect in the daylight murder, which took place on Monday, "is using a Georgian passport," Tusk wrote in a post on X. "Services are working to establish the mastermind," he added. Interior Minister Marcin Kierwiński confirmed the Georgian passport at a news conference in Warsaw and said the suspect is 36 years old. Kierwiński said the man is suspected of links to organised crime and is being linked by police to other crimes committed in Poland, including some dating to 2022. “We consider it possible th…

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Russian artist and Putin critic shot dead in Poland Robert Kuzovkov, who used the pseudonym Semyon Skrepetsky, has been known for his caricatures of politicians including Vladimir Putin.

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Russian artist and critic of Putin shot dead in ⁠eastern Poland <p>Two Belarusians ⁠detained over attack on Robert ⁠Kuzovkov, who is also known as Semyon Skrepetsky</p><p>A Russian artist critical of Vladimir Putin was shot and killed in ⁠the eastern Polish town of Biała Podlaska, a Polish prosecutor has said.</p><p>Five shots were fired at the ⁠victim, including one ⁠to the head, in the attack on Monday, ​said Marcin Kozak, a spokesperson for the district prosecutor in Lublin.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/16/russia-artist-putin-critic-robert-kuzovkov-shot-dead-poland">Continue reading...</a>

Anti-Putin Russian artist shot dead in Poland - Bangkok Post World Anti-Putin Russian artist shot dead in Poland PUBLISHED : 16 Jun 2026 at 18:49 Small Medium Large (Photo: Semyon Skrepetsky Facebook) WARSAW - A ⁠Russian ⁠artist critical of President Vladimir ​Putin was shot and killed in the eastern Polish town ​of Biala Podlaska, a Polish ‌prosecutor said on Tuesday. Five shots were fired at the victim, including one to the head, Marcin Kozak, a spokesperson for the district prosecutor in Lublin told a press briefing. Two ​Belarusians had ⁠been detained, but not charged, in connection with the case, he added. Local media identified the victim of Monday’s attack as Robert Kuzovkov, also known under ‌his artistic pseudonym Semyon Skrepetsky, a Russian artist, satirist and performer known for his criticism of the Putin regime. Kozak confirmed that the dead man, whom prosecutors identified ⁠as Robert K, was engaged in artistic activity in which he “expressed criticism of the current actions of the authorities of the Russian Federation”. Three days before he was killed, Skrepetsky had travelled to Berlin on Russia Day, a ​June 12 holiday marking the country’s declaration of sovereign…

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Polish PM says fatal shooting in eastern Poland of a Russian artist known for his caricatures of Russian President Vladimir Putin was likely politically motivated : what's tha matter Vlad, can't take a joke? www.france24.com/en/europe/20...

Russian artist critical of Vladimir Putin fatally shot execution-style in Poland Robert Kuzovkov, also known by his artistic name Semyon Skrepetsky, was shot five times, including in the head, in the eastern Polish town of Biala Podlaska.

Russian Cartoonist Killed in Biała Podlaska in Broad Daylight. He ... A taxi driver from Belarus, who brought the killers to the crime scene, got scared and tried to flee to the Belarusian consulate. According to police information, the attack occurred on June 15 at about 10:00 on Queen Jadwiga Street. An unknown person started shooting at the man, after which he fled,writesTelegram channel DzikMedia. After the incident, the head of the city police declared an alert for personnel. Blockades were organized in the city, and transport checks and search operations were carried out. Soon after, an unknown mantriedto hide from the police in the Belarusian consulate in Biała Podlaska. He wanted to jump over the fence, but didn't make it in time. It later turned out that this was a taxi driver from Belarus who brought the killers to the crime scene. He was later threatened with a pistol, got scared, and tried to flee to the Belarusian consulate. Meanwhile, the identity of the deceasedbecame known. This is Semyon Skrapetsky — a Russian blogger, cartoonist, and satirist, who was born in 1981. In 2021, he emigrated to Poland, escaping persecution in Russia. He traveled across Europe an…

Russian dissident artist Semyon Skrepezki murdered in Poland Skrepezki was known for his scathing caricatures of Russian President Vladimir Putin. His suspected killer has been apprehended.

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Russian artist who satirised Putin shot dead in Poland Two Belarusian nationals are arrested in connection with the killing, authorities say.

Russian artist known as Putin critic shot dead in eastern Poland A Russian artist and cartoonist known for mocking Russian President Vladimir Putin was shot dead in eastern Poland on Monday in what Polish media are describing as a possible "execution-style" killing. The victim has been identified by several Polish broadcasters as Semyon Skrepetsky, a 44-year-old Russian citizen who had been living in the city of Biala Podlaska close to the Belarusian border. Police confirmed that a 44-year-old Russian national was shot on a street near the city center Monday morning and later died of his injuries. The attacker, or attackers, fled the scene. One Polish broadcaster reported that a Belarusian citizen was detained near the Belarusian consulate in Biała Podlaska shortly after the shooting, though authorities have not officially confirmed any arrest. Polish prosecutors and police have launched an investigation, with further details expected in the coming days. At present, there is no public evidence linking the shooting directly to Russian state actors, and Polish investigators have not announced any motive. The killing comes amid heightened tensions between Poland and Russia. Wars…

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Suspect detained in Poland in killing of Russian satirist Semyon Skrepetsky <p>Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said a suspect has been detained in Poland in connection with the killing of Russian artist Semyon Skrepetsky.<p>

Who Was Semyon Skrepetsky? Anti-Putin Activist and Artist Shot... Who Was Semyon Skrepetsky? Anti-Putin Activist and Artist Shot Dead In Poland By Lakshmi Sankar June 17, 2026 17:11 +08 Semyon Skrepetsky, a Russian artist known for his provocative works and outspoken criticism of President Vladimir Putin, has been found shot dead in Poland. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death, which has sparked concern among supporters of dissident artists and activists @NatalkaKyiv Polish-Russian artist and Kremlin critic Semyon Skrepetsky was shot dead Monday morning in the eastern Polish city of Biała Podlaska, prosecutors said Tuesday, opening an investigation into whether his anti-Putin activism played a role in the killing. Prosecutors with the District Prosecutor's Office in Lublin identified the victim's real name as Robert Kuzovkov, 44. Spokesman Marcin Kozak told reporters the office was investigating the killing of the Russian national known publicly as Skrepetsky, who had been living in Poland since fleeing Russia in 2021. Two Belarusian nationals, ages 33 and 37, were detained near the Belarusian consulate in Biała Podlaska shortly after the shooting,…

Man arrested over murder of Putin critic in Poland By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments Robert Kuzovkov was shot dead (Vasily Krestyaninov/SOTA via AP) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Polish authorities have arrested a man suspected of fatally shooting a Russian activist critical of President Vladimir Putin. The suspect is a 36-year-old man who carried a passport belonging to the ex-Soviet republic of Georgia, interior minister Marcin Kierwiński said at a news conference in Warsaw. Robert Kuzovkov, known by the pseudonym Semyon Skrepetsky, was shot dead at close range in broad daylight on Monday near his home in the eastern Polish city of Biala Podlaska, near the border with Belarus. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Wednesday that the killing has the hallmarks of a political assassination. “Everything points to this being a political murder,” Mr Tusk said. “But we must wait for evidence or more concrete indications. Because if that was the case — if it was ordered by Russia — then it …

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‘A political execution’: Russian satirist Semyon Skrepetsky mocked Putin and Kadyrov in his caricatures. He was shot dead in Poland three days after an anti-Putin protest in Berlin. <p>A Russian artist known for his caricatures of politicians has been shot dead in Poland. Semyon Skrepetsky was attacked on June 15 in a parking lot in Biała Podlaska, a city several dozen kilometers from the Belarusian border, according to Polish media including wPolsce24. The attacker shot him multiple times at close range before fleeing. Police confirmed they had identified the victim but declined to release his name, saying only that he was a 44-year-old Russian citizen.<p>

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Russian Artist Critical of Putin Is Fatally Shot in Poland Robert Kuzovkov, who was killed on Monday, with one of his paintings near the Russian Embassy in Berlin on Friday.

Russian artist and Putin critic shot dead in Poland as two Belarusian ... Russian artist and Putin critic shot dead in Poland as two Belarusian nationals detained Robert ⁠Kuzovkov, 44, was shot five times in the head, chest and back. 16 Jun 2026, 15:30 | Updated: 1d ago Share Facebook WhatsApp Email Link Copied Link CheckCircle Robert Kuzovkov, also known under his artistic pseudonym as Semyon Skrepetsky, was shot dead in Poland. Picture: Facebook By Jacob Paul A Russian artist and outspoken critic of Vladimir Putin has been shot dead in Poland. Listen to this article Loading audio... Robert ⁠Kuzovkov, 44, was shot five times in the head, chest and back in a car park in the eastern Polish town of Biała Podlaska, a prosecutor said. The victim, who went by the artistic pseudonym Semyon Skrepetsky, was known for artworks caricaturing Putin as well as Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko and Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov. He was approached by an unidentified gunman who fired two shots at him, Marcin Kozak, spokesman for the District Prosecutor's Office in Lublin, said. "When the victim fell to the ground, the perpetrator approached, fired three more shots and then quickly fled the …

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Russian satirist Semyon Skrepetsky shot dead in Poland, three days after anti-Putin protest in Berlin <p>A Russian artist was shot and killed in the Polish city of Biala Podlaska, local outlets Podlaski.info and wPolsce24 reported. The victim was identified as Semyon Skrepetsky. DzikMedia, a Belarusian opposition Telegram channel, was among the first to report the killing.<p>

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Russian artist critical of Putin shot dead in Poland Three days before his killing, Semyon Skrepetsky had protested outside the Russian embassy in Berlin. He held an icon-like caricature of Russian President Vladimir Putin with Soviet leader Josef Stalin.

Russian satirist Semyon Skrepetsky shot dead in Poland, three days ... A Russian artist was shot and killed in the Polish city of Biala Podlaska, local outletsPodlaski.infoandwPolsce24reported. The victim was identified as Semyon Skrepetsky. DzikMedia, a Belarusian opposition Telegram channel, wasamong the firstto report the killing. Police released no official identification of the victim,sayingonly that he was a 44-year-old Russian citizen shot in a parking lot outside a local apartment building. The wPolsce24 television channel reported that the gunman shot the artist several times at close range. Paramedics who responded to the scene were unable to save Mr. Skrepetsky. Following the killing, police sealed off roads and exits from the city, and placed schools and day care centers — where the victim’s children may have been — under guard. The channel reported that the suspected killers most likely numbered two. One was apprehended near the Belarusian Consulate in Biała Podlaska. Unofficial reports identified the suspect as a Belarusian national. According to DzikMedia, a Belarusian taxi driver drove the killers to the scene; when they pointed a gun at him, he panicked and tr…

Mighty is the paintbrush: Semyon Skrepetsky, the Russian dissident artist shot and killed in Poland Russian artist and dissident Semyon Skrepetsky was famous for his audacious, even malicious, caricatures of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov. Skrepetsky was shot and killed on Tuesday in the eastern Polish town of Biała Podlaska at the age of 44.

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Poland detains suspect in fatal shooting of Russian artist critical of Putin, Tusk says Polish police on Thursday detained a suspect in the daylight killing of a Russian artist known as ‌Semyon Skrepetsky, who was known for his unsparing caricatures of prominent political figures in the Kremlin […]

Poland: Arrest after Russian artist and Putin critic killed Prime Minister Donald Tusk says Lublin police arrested a suspect in the fatal shooting of the Russian national and critical artist known as Semyon Skrepetsky. He said investigators were still seeking a "mastermind."

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Russian artist known for mocking Putin shot dead in… - inkl A Russian artist known for his satirical depictions of Russian President Vladimir Putin was shot dead in eastern Poland on Monday in what authorities are investigating as a possible politically motivated killing. The victim, identified as 44-year-old Semyon Skrepetsky, whose real name was Robert Kuzovkov, was killed in the town of Biala Podlaska near the Belarusian border after being attacked by an unidentified gunman. Get breaking news anytime, anywhere. Download the TOI app now! Two Belarusian nationals have been detained in connection with the case, although no charges have yet been filed, officials said on Tuesday. Polish prosecutors said an investigation into the murder was underway as police continued to search for the suspected shooter. The two Belarusians were detained near the Belarusian consulate in Biala Podlaska, where the killing took place. "An investigation is being conducted... into the murder of a 44-year-old citizen of the Russian Federation... known in the media as Semyon Skrepetsky," Marcin Kozak, a spokesman for the prosecutor's office in Lublin, told journalists. However, authorities stressed th…

Man arrested over murder of Putin critic in Poland By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments Robert Kuzovkov was shot dead (Vasily Krestyaninov/SOTA via AP) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Polish authorities have arrested a man suspected of fatally shooting a Russian activist critical of President Vladimir Putin. The suspect is a 36-year-old man who carried a passport belonging to the ex-Soviet republic of Georgia, interior minister Marcin Kierwiński said at a news conference in Warsaw. Robert Kuzovkov, known by the pseudonym Semyon Skrepetsky, was shot dead at close range in broad daylight on Monday near his home in the eastern Polish city of Biala Podlaska, near the border with Belarus. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Wednesday that the killing has the hallmarks of a political assassination. “Everything points to this being a political murder,” Mr Tusk said. “But we must wait for evidence or more concrete indications. Because if that was the case — if it was ordered by Russia — then it …

Anti-Putin Russian artist shot dead in Poland WARSAW - A ⁠Russian ⁠artist critical of President Vladimir ​Putin was shot and killed in the eastern Polish town ​of Biala Podlaska, a Polish &zwnj;prosecutor said on Tuesday.

Russian artist who regularly mocked Putin is shot dead in Poland in ... ByTARYN KAUR PEDLER, FOREIGN NEWS REPORTERandWILL STEWART Published:05:18 EDT, 16 June 2026|Updated:05:36 EDT, 16 June 2026 27 Viewcomments A Russian artist who regularly mockedVladimir Putinand his cronies has been shot dead inPolandin what is believed to have been an execution. Exiled Semyon Skrepetsky, 44, real name Robert Kuzovkov, was known for portraying the Kremlin leader as an absurd, bloodthirsty dictator. The anti-Putin activist was gunned down in the eastern Polish city of Biała Podlaska, near the border with Belarus, soon after receiving a warning from 'Russian patriots'. Local media reported that the alleged gunman approached Kuzovkov and shot him at close range. Medics were unable to save his life despite 'immediate resuscitation efforts'. Polish police have since launched a manhunt for the killer amid suspicions he was killed for daring to lampoon Putin and his supporters. A taxi driver who drove possible suspects from Warsaw was reportedly being questioned by police. In satirical artwork, he portrayed Putin as a cruel tyrant with blood on his hands and also ridiculed the autocrat ofB…

Russian artist and Putin critic shot dead in Poland Robert Kuzovkov, who used the pseudonym Semyon Skrepetsky, has been known for his caricatures of politicians including Vladimir Putin.

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Fatal shooting of Russian anti-Putin artist likely politically motivated, Polish PM says Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Wednesday that the fatal shooting of exiled Russian artist Semyon Skrepetsky was likely a political assassination. The Kremlin critic, known for provocative caricatures of President Vladimir Putin and other political figures, was shot dead by an unidentified gunman in eastern Poland on Monday.

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Officials suspect #Russia intelligence services behind fatal shooting of exiled activist and artist Robert Kuzovkov in eastern #Poland on Monday 36-year-old with Georgian passport and alleged links to organized crime arrested Kuzovkov painted unflattering portraits of #Putin and other officials

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Man arrested over murder of Putin critic in Poland By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments Robert Kuzovkov was shot dead (Vasily Krestyaninov/SOTA via AP) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Polish authorities have arrested a man suspected of fatally shooting a Russian activist critical of President Vladimir Putin. The suspect is a 36-year-old man who carried a passport belonging to the ex-Soviet republic of Georgia, interior minister Marcin Kierwiński said at a news conference in Warsaw. Robert Kuzovkov, known by the pseudonym Semyon Skrepetsky, was shot dead at close range in broad daylight on Monday near his home in the eastern Polish city of Biala Podlaska, near the border with Belarus. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Wednesday that the killing has the hallmarks of a political assassination. “Everything points to this being a political murder,” Mr Tusk said. “But we must wait for evidence or more concrete indications. Because if that was the case — if it was ordered by Russia — then it …

Shooting of Russian artist critical of Putin in Poland likely ‘political murder’: Tusk The fatal shooting in eastern Poland of a Russian artist known for his caricatures of Russian President Vladimir Putin was likely politically motivated, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Wednesday. “All indications are that this is a political murder,” Tusk said of the killing of Semyon Skrepetsky, whose real name is Robert Kuzovkov. “If it was commissioned by Russia, then this is also a very serious matter with an international dimension.” According to Polish officials, Skrepetsky was...

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced the arrest of a suspect in the fatal shooting of Russian artist Semyon Skrepetsky, a critic of Putin, with investigators still seeking the mastermind. (DW News)

Man arrested over murder of Putin critic in Poland By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments Robert Kuzovkov was shot dead (Vasily Krestyaninov/SOTA via AP) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Polish authorities have arrested a man suspected of fatally shooting a Russian activist critical of President Vladimir Putin. The suspect is a 36-year-old man who carried a passport belonging to the ex-Soviet republic of Georgia, interior minister Marcin Kierwiński said at a news conference in Warsaw. Robert Kuzovkov, known by the pseudonym Semyon Skrepetsky, was shot dead at close range in broad daylight on Monday near his home in the eastern Polish city of Biala Podlaska, near the border with Belarus. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Wednesday that the killing has the hallmarks of a political assassination. “Everything points to this being a political murder,” Mr Tusk said. “But we must wait for evidence or more concrete indications. Because if that was the case — if it was ordered by Russia — then it …

Russian artist and outspoken Putin critic shot dead days after protest Russian artist was shot dead in Poland just three days after a performance protest in Berlin near the Russian embassy.

Dissident Russian Artist's Shooting in Poland Likely 'Political Murder' – PM Tusk "If it was commissioned by Russia, then this is also a very serious matter with an international dimension," Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said.

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Poland detains suspect in fatal shooting of Russian artist critical of Putin, Tusk says Polish police on Thursday detained a suspect in the daylight killing of a Russian artist known as ‌Semyon Skrepetsky, who was known for his unsparing caricatures of prominent political figures in the Kremlin. Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the man was using a Georgian passport.

Polish authorities arrest suspect in Russian activist's killing - AP News A man identified by Polish media as Robert Kuzovkov and by prosecutors as Robert K., in accordance with Polish privacy law, who they said was an artist who used the pseudonym Semyon Skrepetsky, poses for a photo with one of his paintings near the Russian Embassy in Berlin, Germany, on Friday, June 12, 2026, four days before Polish authorities said he was shot and killed in Biala Podlaska, Poland. (Vasily Krestyaninov/SOTA via AP) Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer, not pictured, and Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk attend a bilateral meeting as the countries formalise a UK-Poland security agreement, at RAF Northolt, near Uxbridge, England, Wednesday May 27, 2026. (Jack Taylor/Pool Photo via AP) WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish authorities have arrested a man suspected offatally shootinga Russian activist critical of President Vladimir Putin and Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, and are investigating whether Russia is behind it, senior officials said Thursday. The killing is the latest act which Polish authorities believe could be part of a campaign of Russian sabotage aimed at sowing fear and demoralizing …

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