A Russian anti-Putin artist was shot and killed near his home in eastern Poland, and two Belarusian citizens have been arrested.

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.

Two Belarusian nationals have been arrested in connection with the killing. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Three days before his killing, Semyon Skrepetsky had protested outside the Russian embassy in Berlin. He held an icon-like caricature of Russian President Vladimir Putin with Soviet leader Josef Stalin.

A Russian artist critical of President Vladimir Putin was shot and killed in the ‌eastern Polish town of Biala Podlaska, a Polish prosecutor said on Tuesday. Five shots were fired at the victim, including one to the ‌head, Marcin Kozak, a spokesperson for the ⁠district prosecutor in Lublin told a…

WARSAW, June 16 - A Russian artist critical of President Vladimir Putin was shot and killed in the eastern Polish town of Biala Podlaska, a Polish prosecutor said on Tuesday. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

June 16 (UPI) -- A Russian artist known for caricatures of Russian President Vladimir Putin and other leaders was shot to death in Poland Tuesday, police said.

Polish police are investigating the murder of a Russian artist known for his criticism of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

According to Polish officials, Skrepetsky -- whose real name is Robert Kuzovkov -- was shot three times on Monday morning by an unidentified gunman armed with a handgun.

Polish prosecutors say a 44-year-old Russian artist who has been critical of President Vladimir Putin was shot and killed at close range near his home in eastern Poland.