Russian artist who mocked Vladimir Putin shot dead in Poland

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1. 1d ago

   Poland probes political assassination of Russian artist Robert Kuzovkov

   Polish authorities are investigating the June 15 killing of Robert Kuzovkov as a potential political assassination. Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that Russian involvement would constitute state terrorism. A Georgian citizen is currently in pretrial detention for the murder.

   What's confirmed:

   • Robert Kuzovkov used the pseudonym Semyon Skrepetsky.
   • Kuzovkov was killed on 15 June.
   • Donald Tusk stated that everything indicates the murder was a political killing.
   • A Polish court remanded Georgian citizen Elnur A. in pretrial detention for three months.
   • Kuzovkov was shot several times in the head and chest.
   • The victim produced satirical artwork targeting Vladimir Putin.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The killing was carried out by two Belarusian men.
   • The murder was a contract killing similar to those of Boris Nemtsov and Anna Politkovskaya.
   confidence 90%
2. 4d ago

   Two Belarusian Nationals Detained After Russian Artist Shot Dead in Poland

   Robert Kuzovkov, an exiled artist using the pseudonym Semyon Skrepetsky, was shot dead in Biała Podlaska. He was known for satirical artwork and caricatures targeting Vladimir Putin and Ramzan Kadyrov. Polish authorities have arrested two Belarusian men in connection with the killing.

   What's confirmed:

   • Robert Kuzovkov worked under the pseudonym Semyon Skrepetsky.
   • Skrepetsky was shot dead in the Polish city of Biała Podlaska.
   • The artist created caricatures and satirical depictions of Vladimir Putin and Ramzan Kadyrov.
   • Two Belarusian nationals were arrested in connection with the killing.
   • The attack occurred in a parking lot near his home.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The shooting was likely a political assassination.
   • The victim was shot five times, including three shots after he had collapsed on the ground.
   • A nine millimeter Luger bullet and five shell casings were recovered from the scene.
   confidence 90%
3. 8d ago

   Russian Artist Robert Kuzovkov Shot Dead in Poland

   Robert Kuzovkov, an exiled Russian artist known by the pseudonym Semyon Skrepetsky, was shot dead near his home in Poland. He was known for caricatures of Vladimir Putin and Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov. Polish authorities have detained two Belarusian nationals in connection with the killing.

   What's confirmed:

   • Robert Kuzovkov, also known as Semyon Skrepetsky, was shot dead in Poland.
   • Kuzovkov was 44 years old.
   • The artist created caricatures mocking Vladimir Putin.
   • Two Belarusian nationals have been detained in connection with the attack.
   • The shooting occurred at close range near the victim's home.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The victim was shot five times, including once in the head.
   • The attack occurred on June 15 in a parking lot in Biała Podlaska.
   • Prime Minister Tusk stated the killing has hallmarks of a political assassination.
   • The killing happened three days after an anti-Putin protest in Berlin.
   confidence 90%