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Russian artist and Putin critic shot dead in Poland

Russian artist and Putin critic shot dead in Poland
BBC News Tuesday 16 June 2026, 10:37 UTC 1 min read
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Robert Kuzovkov, who used the pseudonym Semyon Skrepetsky, has been known for his caricatures of politicians including Vladimir Putin.

Robert Kuzovkov, who used the pseudonym Semyon Skrepetsky, has been known for his caricatures of politicians including Vladimir Putin.
Russian (ORG) Putin (PERSON) Poland (LOCATION) Robert Kuzovkov (PERSON) Semyon Skrepetsky (PERSON) Vladimir Putin (PERSON)
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