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

A Russian artist who mocked Vladimir Putin was shot dead in Poland by a lone gunman near the Belarusian consulate. Two Belarusian citizens have been detained in connection with the case. The victim was known for creating provocative political caricatures of Russian and Belarusian leaders.

• Russian artist Robert Kuzovkov was shot dead in Poland by a lone gunman
• Two Belarusian citizens were detained in connection with the case
• Kuzovkov was known for creating provocative political caricatures of Russian and Belarusian leaders
• The shooting occurred near the Belarusian consulate in Biala Podlaska