Russian Artist Who Satirised Putin Shot Dead in Poland

Polish officials have stated that a Russian artist renowned for his satire targeting President Vladimir Putin was shot dead in eastern Poland. Two Belarusian nationals have been arrested in connection with the killing. According to Polish officials, the artist Skrepetsky, whose real name is Robert Kuzovkov, was shot three times by an unknown gunman using a pistol on Monday. As the artist fell to the ground, the attacker approached and fired two more shots at close range. Skrepetsky was known for his occasionally provocative caricatures targeting prominent Russian political figures, ranging from Putin and Soviet leader Joseph Stalin to opposition figure Alexei Navalny and Chechen ruler Ramzan Kadyrov.