Biala Podlaska
Coverage of Biala Podlaska in the Nexus archive.
- Suspect in killing of a Russian artist critical of Putin has been arrested in Poland
Polish authorities arrested a 36-year-old man with a Georgian passport suspected of murdering Russian artist Robert Kuzovkov, who criticized Putin and Kadyrov. The suspect, linked to organized crime, was detained in a Warsaw-area hostel, and Poland is investigating potential Russian state involvement in the killing.
- Poland arrests a suspect in daylight killing of a Russian artist critical of Putin
Polish authorities arrested a 36-year-old man with a Georgian passport suspected of killing Russian artist Robert Kuzovkov, who criticized Putin through his art. Officials suggest a possible link to foreign intelligence services and Russian sabotage efforts in NATO countries.
- Poland arrests a suspect in daylight killing of a Russian artist critical of Putin
Polish authorities arrested a 36-year-old man with a Georgian passport for the daylight shooting of Russian activist Robert Kuzovkov (pseudonym Semyon Skrepetsky) near his home in Biala Podlaska. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk described the killing as having 'the hallmarks of a political assassination,' suggesting potential international implications if linked to state actors.
- Killing of Russian artist in Poland has hallmarks of political assassination, prime minister says
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated the killing of Russian artist Robert Kuzovkov, known as Semyon Skrepetsky, in eastern Poland likely constitutes a political assassination. Skrepetsky, who criticized Russian officials through his art, was shot at close range by an unidentified man. Two Belarusian citizens were briefly detained but released due to lack of direct evidence linking them to the killing.
- Killing of Russian artist in Poland has hallmarks of political assassination, prime minister says
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that the killing of Russian artist Robert Kuzovkov, who used the pseudonym Semyon Skrepetsky, has the hallmarks of a political assassination. Skrepetsky was shot and killed near his home in Biala Podlaska, Poland, by an unidentified man who fired multiple shots at close range. The artist had criticized Russian authorities through his art, including unflattering portraits of President Vladimir Putin and other officials.
- Russian artist critical of Putin shot dead in Poland
A Russian artist critical of Vladimir Putin, Semyon Skrepetsky (real name Robert Kuzovkov), was shot dead in eastern Poland. Two Belarusian nationals were arrested in connection with the killing, and the case could escalate tensions between Poland and Russia.
- A Russian artist who was critical of Putin is killed near his home in Poland
A Russian artist critical of President Vladimir Putin was shot and killed near his home in Biala Podlaska, Poland. Two Belarusian citizens were arrested near the Belarusian Consulate following the attack. The artist, known as Robert Kuzovkov, had publicly criticized Russian authorities through art, including unflattering portraits of Putin and other officials.
- A Russian artist who was critical of Putin is killed near his home in Poland
A 44-year-old Russian artist critical of Vladimir Putin was shot and killed near his home in Biala Podlaska, Poland. Two Belarusian citizens were arrested after the killing, and prosecutors noted the victim used the pseudonym Semyon Skrepetsky and created art criticizing Russian authorities, including unflattering portraits of Putin and other officials.