Russian artist and Putin critic shot dead in Poland

high · BBC World · 16 Jun 2026 · 10:37 UTC · Authoritarian Governance · 1 min read

Summary

The killing of a Putin critic and opposition artist demonstrates state-enabled political repression and the silencing of dissent through targeted violence, exemplifying authoritarian governance.

Robert Kuzovkov, who used the pseudonym Semyon Skrepetsky, has been known for his caricatures of politicians including Vladimir Putin.

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Russian artist and Putin critic shot dead in Poland

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