Russian Artist Critical of Putin Is Fatally Shot in Poland

Two Belarusian men were in custody as part of an investigation into the killing of the exiled painter Robert Kuzovkov.

By Zane Irwin

Shooting of Russian artist critical of Putin in Poland likely ‘political murder’: Tusk

The fatal shooting in eastern Poland of a Russian artist known for his caricatures of Russian President Vladimir Putin was likely politically motivated, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Wednesday. “All indications are that this is a political murder,” Tusk said of the killing of Semyon Skrepetsky, whose real name is Robert Kuzovkov. “If it was commissioned by Russia, then this is also a very serious matter with an international dimension.” According to Polish officials, Skrepetsky wa...

By Agence France-Presse

Exiled Russian artist and Putin critic shot dead in Poland

Russian artist Robert Kuzovkov, who mocked Vladimir Putin, is shot dead in Poland

Authorities said he was shot five times including to his head, chest, and back in a car park near the Belarusian consulate

By Maira Butt

Shooting of Russian artist known for Putin caricatures likely 'political murder', says Poland's PM

Russian artist and Putin critic shot dead in Poland

Police in Poland are investigating the murder of a Russian artist and vocal critic of President Vladimir Putin.

By Emmanuel Tetteh