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Russian artist and Putin critic shot dead in Poland

5 hours ago
  • #International Investigation
  • #Political Assassination
  • #Artistic Dissent
  • A Russian artist and critic of President Vladimir Putin was executed in Poland.
  • The victim, known as Semyon Skrepetsky, was shot five times in a parking lot near the Belarusian border.
  • He was known for caricatures of Putin and other political figures.
  • Two Belarusian citizens were detained near the Belarusian consulate, with their involvement still under investigation.
  • Skrepetsky had recently been seen at a protest in Berlin, showcasing critical art against Russian authorities.