Russian artist who satirised Putin shot dead in Poland (opens original article in a new tab)

A Russian artist known for satirising Vladimir Putin was shot dead in Poland, with two Belarusian nationals in custody. Skrepetsky had moved to Poland in 2021 fearing persecution in Russia.

• Russian artist Semyon Skrepetsky was shot dead in Poland
• Two Belarusian nationals are in custody for the killing
• Skrepetsky was a vocal critic of Vladimir Putin and had moved to Poland in 2021 due to persecution