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Russian artist and Putin critic shot dead in Poland

Published Tuesday, June 16, 2026 · Updated June 16

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Semyon Skrepetsky (also known as Robert Kuzovkov), a Russian artist and vocal critic of President Vladimir Putin, was shot dead in an execution-style murder in Biała Podlaska, Poland. Polish authorities are investigating the killing and have detained two Belarusian citizens in connection with the case.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Robert K, known as the artist Semyon Skrepetsky, a Russian critic of Vladimir Putin, was shot dead in the Polish city of Biała Podlaska on Monday morning.
  • Polish police are investigating the execution-style murder and have detained two Belarusian citizens in connection with the case, though they have not yet been charged.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

Factual Reporting & Investigation
  • BBC News

    BBC News reported that Semyon Skrepetsky (Robert Kuzovkov), a Russian artist and vocal critic of President Vladimir Putin, was shot dead in an execution-style murder in Biała Podlaska, Poland. The report also noted that Polish police are investigating and have detained two Belarusian citizens in connection with the case.

  • The Guardian

    The Guardian reported on the shooting death of a Russian artist, Robert Kuzovkov (Semyon Skrepetsky), known for his criticism of Vladimir Putin, in Biała Podlaska, Poland. The article mentioned that two Belarusians have been detained in connection with the case, though not yet charged.

  • Deutsche Welle

    Deutsche Welle provided a factual account of the incident from a European perspective, confirming the shooting death of Russian artist Robert Kuzovkov, a Putin critic, in Poland and the detention of Belarusian nationals in connection with the case.

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