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Suspect Arrested in Poland for Shooting of Exiled Russian Artist

From Der Standard · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Polish authorities have arrested a suspect in the fatal shooting of exiled Russian artist and Kremlin critic Semjon Skrepezki.
  • The suspect, believed to be from Georgia, has a criminal past, and authorities are investigating potential accomplices.
  • Skrepezki was known for his caricatures of Vladimir Putin and was killed on the street in Poland on June 15.

Polish police have apprehended a suspect in the assassination of exiled Russian artist and government critic Semjon Skrepezki, who was shot dead on the street in Poland on June 15. The arrested individual is reportedly from Georgia and has a prior criminal record.

Authorities are actively investigating whether the suspect received assistance in planning the attack or during their escape. However, police spokesperson Andrzej Fijolek indicated that current evidence suggests the perpetrator likely acted alone in carrying out the assassination.

Skrepezki was recognized for his critical caricatures of Russian President Vladimir Putin and had participated in protest actions, including one outside the Russian Embassy in Berlin on June 12. His killing has raised questions about potential political motives, given his outspoken opposition to the Kremlin.

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