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Russian artist critical of Putin shot dead in Poland
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Russian artist critical of Putin shot dead in Poland

Le Monde (English) · Jun 16, 2026, 12:26 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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Semyon Skrepetsky, whose real name is Robert Kuzovkov, was shot three times on Monday morning by an unidentified gunman. He was known for his sometimes provocative caricatures, which targeted prominent Russian political figures.

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