Poland detains suspect in fatal shooting of Russian artist critical of Putin, Tusk says
Summary
Polish police have arrested a suspect in the shooting death of a Russian artist known for criticizing Russian leaders. The artist, who lived in Poland after fleeing Russia, was shot multiple times in eastern Poland. Authorities are investigating the case as possibly politically motivated.Key Facts
- A Russian artist known as Semyon Skrepetsky, critical of Kremlin leaders, was shot dead in Biala Podlaska, Poland.
- The suspect was detained by Polish police and uses a Georgian passport; he is 36 years old.
- Two Belarusian men were also detained but not charged yet.
- The artist, real name Robert Kuzovkov, was hit by five bullets, including one to the head.
- Skrepetsky was famous for caricatures targeting figures like Vladimir Putin, Joseph Stalin, and Alexei Navalny.
- He moved to Poland in 2021, fearing political persecution in Russia.
- Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said authorities are working to find who ordered the killing.
- Chechens might also be suspected, according to a Polish deputy foreign minister.
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