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18 June
Semyon Skrepetsky, a dissident Russian artist known for criticizing Putin, was killed in Poland.
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Russian artist and political dissident Robert Kuzovkov, known for his sharp critiques of President Vladimir Putin, was fatally shot in Biała Podlaska, Poland, on June 16, 2026. The 44-year-old was reportedly attacked outside a parking area approximately 600 meters from the Belarusian consulate. Witnesses stated he sustained multiple gunshot wounds, including one to the head.
Polish authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding Kuzovkov's murder and have arrested two Belarusian men in connection with the case. The investigation is currently examining potential political motives behind the killing, given Kuzovkov's history of provocative art that satirized Russian leaders, including Putin and Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov. Polish police have categorized the incident as politically significant due to the artist's dissident status.
The assassination of Kuzovkov has raised concerns about the safety of Russian dissidents living abroad, as well as the implications for the broader political climate in the region. As details continue to emerge, authorities are pursuing leads in hopes of uncovering the motivations and individuals involved in the crime.
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