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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. Grouped from 4 articles across 4 sources.

4 reports4 sourcesJun 17, 2026, 2:17 PM
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Al JazeeraJun 17, 2026, 2:17 PM

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.

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.

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.

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