Shooting of Russian artist critical of Putin in Poland likely ‘political murder’: Tusk

AF Agence France-PresseSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-06-17 · 12:16 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min

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Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated on Wednesday that the fatal shooting of Russian artist Semyon Skrepetsky, whose real name is Robert Kuzovkov, in eastern Poland was likely a political murder. Skrepetsky was known for his caricatures of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Polish officials reported that Skrepetsky was shot multiple times on Monday morning by an unidentified gunman. Tusk indicated that if Russia commissioned the killing, it would have significant international implications. The Polish government had previously offered Skrepetsky protection, which he declined.

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If the killing was commissioned by Russia, it is a very serious matter with an international dimension.

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The fatal shooting of Russian artist Semyon Skrepetsky in Poland was likely politically motivated.

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The Polish government offered Skrepetsky protection, which he declined.

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The assailant fired two more shots at close range after the artist fell to the ground.

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Semyon Skrepetsky was shot three times on Monday morning by an unidentified gunman armed with a handgun.

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The fatal shooting in eastern Poland of a Russian artist known for his caricatures of Russian President Vladimir Putin was likely politically motivated, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Wednesday.“All indications are that this is a political murder,” Tusk said of the killing of Semyon Skrepetsky, whose real name is Robert Kuzovkov. “If it was commissioned by Russia, then this is also a very serious matter with an international dimension.”According to Polish officials, Skrepetsky was shot three times on Monday morning by an unidentified gunman armed with a handgun. When the artist fell to the ground, he was approached by the assailant, who fired two more shots at close range.Police work at the scene of Semyon Skrepetsky’s shooting on Monday. Photo: AFPThe Polish government says it offered Skrepetsky protection, which he declined.

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