Russian Critic Shot Dead in Poland Amid Accusations of State-Sponsored Assassination
A Russian artist known for his critical depictions of Vladimir Putin and Ramzan Kadyrov has been fatally shot in Poland. The artist, identified as Robert Kuzovkov, also known by his pseudonym Semyon Skrepetsky, was reportedly shot multiple times in the town of Biała Podlaska. Two Belarusian nationals have been detained in connection with the incident, though no charges have been filed. Skrepetsky had recently engaged in protests against Russian authorities and had expressed fears of political persecution before leaving Russia for Poland.
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