News · 17 June 2026

Putin critic artist shot dead in Poland

Polish law enforcement officials are probing the killing of a Russian artist, who was an outspoken critic of President Putin. Robert Kuzovkov, known as Semyon Skrepetsky, was shot five times on Monday morning in Biała Podlaska, a Polish town near the Belarusian border. Two Belarusian citizens have been detained, but their role in the 44-year-old's death is still being determined.

By BriefTea Editorial · 17 June 2026 at 8:55

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