Russian artist critical of Putin killed in Poland; two Belarusians and a Georgian national arrested
A Russian artist critical of Vladimir Putin was shot and killed in the eastern Polish town of Biała Podlaska on Monday, June 15, 2026. The artist, identified as Robert Kuzovkov, who used the pseudonym Semyon Skrepetsky, was shot multiple times at close range. Polish authorities arrested two Belarusian nationals in connection with the killing, and a suspect using a Georgian passport was also taken.
A Russian artist critical of Vladimir Putin was shot and killed in the eastern Polish town of Biała Podlaska on Monday, June 15, 2026. The artist, Robert Kuzovkov, who used the pseudonym Semyon Skrepetsky, was shot multiple times at close range. He was known for caricatures of Vladimir Putin and other political figures and had participated in a protest near the Russian embassy in Berlin three days before the killing. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the killing was likely politically motivated. Polish authorities are seeking a 'mastermind' behind the killing and have arrested two Belarusian nationals and a suspect using a Georgian passport.
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