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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. Grouped from 7 articles across 7 sources.

7 reports7 sourcesJun 16, 2026, 5:33 PM
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BBC NewsJun 16, 2026, 5:33 PM

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.

CBS NewsJun 16, 2026, 5:03 PM

Russian artist and Putin critic shot dead in Poland

Semyon Skrepetsky was known for performances and artwork attacking Russian President Vladimir Putin​ and other authoritarian leaders.

ABC AustraliaJun 16, 2026, 12:05 PM

Russian artist who satirised Putin shot dead in Poland

Two Belarusian nationals are arrested in connection with the killing, authorities say.

The GuardianJun 16, 2026, 11:47 AM

Russian artist and critic of Putin and Chechen leader shot dead in ⁠Poland

Two Belarusians ⁠detained over attack on Robert ⁠Kuzovkov, who is also known as Semyon Skrepetsky A Russian artist critical of Vladimir Putin and the Chechen leader, Ramzan Kadyrov, has been shot and killed in ⁠the eastern Polish town of Biała Podlaska, a prosecutor has said. 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. Two Belarusians ⁠have been detained but not charged in connection with the case, he added. Continue reading...

Sky NewsJun 16, 2026, 3:34 PM

Russian artist who criticised Putin is shot dead

An artist critical of Russia's President Vladimir Putin was shot and killed near his home in eastern Poland on Monday.

DWJun 16, 2026, 11:25 AM

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.

The Straits TimesJun 16, 2026, 10:03 AM

Russian artist critical of Kremlin shot dead in Poland

Two Belarusian nationals have been arrested in connection with the killing.

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