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.
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"I kept telling him: 'Mate, they're going to come for you, they're going to come for you, they're going to come for you. Please be prepared, always stay alert."
— Bulat Subkhankulov , Other
"he had received threats from users demanding retribution for the performance."
— Robert Kuzovkov , Activist
"An investigation is being conducted … into the murder of a 44-year-old citizen of the Russian Federation … known in the media as Semyon Skrepetsky."
— Marcin Kozak , Other
Key People
Alexander Lukashenko is the President of Belarus.
Alexei Navalny is a Russian opposition figure.
Bulat Subkhankulov is a friend of Robert Kuzovkov.
Soviet dictator known for his totalitarian regime.
Marcin Kozak is a spokesman for the prosecutor's office in Lublin, Poland.
Ramzan Kadyrov is the Head of the Chechen Republic.
Robert Kuzovkov, known for his caricatures of politicians, was a vocal critic of President Vladimir Putin.
Semyon Skrepetsky was a Russian artist known for his satirical caricatures of political figures, including Vladimir Putin.
Vladimir Putin is the President of Russia.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy is the President of Ukraine, known for his efforts to secure international support amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.
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Robert Kuzovkov, who used the pseudonym Semyon Skrepetsky, has been known for his caricatures of politicians including Vladimir Putin.
Semyon Skrepetsky, a Russian dissident artist and blogger known for his political caricatures of President Vladimir Putin, was shot and killed in eastern Poland. Two Belarusian citizens were detained in connection with the incident.
A Russian artist critical of President Vladimir Putin was shot and killed in the eastern Polish town of Biala Podlaska. Two Belarusian citizens were detained but not charged in connection with the case.
Semyon Skrepetsky, a Russian artist known for satirising President Vladimir Putin, was shot dead in eastern Poland. Two Belarusian nationals are in custody in connection to the killing.
Semión Skrepetski, a Russian dissident artist known for his satirical criticism of Russian leaders, was shot dead in Biała Podlaska, Poland. Two Belarusian citizens were detained in connection with the crime.
Robert Kuzovkov, known as Semyon Skrepetsky, was shot and killed near his home in Biala Podlaska, Poland. He was known for his caricatures of Russian leaders, including Vladimir Putin.
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