Russian artist and Putin critic shot dead in Poland
A Russian artist and vocal critic of Vladimir Putin, known by the pseudonym Semyon Skrepetsky, was shot dead in Poland. Polish authorities are investigating the execution-style killing and have detained two Belarusian citizens.
Why it matters
The assassination of a political dissident on European soil raises serious international security concerns regarding the targeting of critics of the Russian and Belarusian regimes.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Adam Easton Warsaw correspondent Facebook/Semyon Skrepetsky Semyon Skrepetsky was not immediately identified by police in eastern Poland Police in Poland are investigating the execution-style murder of a Russian artist and vocal critic of President Vladimir Putin.
The report relies on official statements from Polish prosecutors and police, maintaining an objective tone.
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