Russian dissident artist Semyon Skrepezki murdered in Poland

Deutsche Welle: DW.com - Europe Russia 18 June 2026, 17:11 UTC 18 Jun 2026

Skrepezki was known for his scathing caricatures of Russian President Vladimir Putin. His suspected killer has been apprehended.

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Russian dissident artist Semyon Skrepezki murdered in Poland

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