Russian artist critical of Kremlin shot dead in Poland - Reuters
Russian artist critical of Kremlin shot dead in Poland Reuters
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"We are still looking for the man who committed this crime."
— Andrzej Fijolek , Other
"The case is obviously serious."
— Adam Szlapka , Other
"If the political nature of this crime is confirmed, we will be faced with a new manifestation of the escalation of actions carried out by Russia beyond its borders."
— Bartosz Grodecki , Other
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A spokesman for the Polish government.
Deputy Inspector and spokesperson for the Lublin police.
Head of Poland’s National Security Bureau (BBN).
Marcin Kozak is a spokesman for the prosecutor's office in Lublin, Poland.
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.
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A Russian artist critical of President Vladimir Putin was shot and killed in Biala Podlaska, Poland. The victim, identified as Robert Kuzovkov, also known as Semyon Skrepetsky, was known for his unflattering portraits of Putin and other Russian officials. Two Belarusian citizens have been detained in connection with the case, but no charges have been filed.
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