Anti-war Russian satirist Semyon Skrepeckiy murdered in Poland
Semyon Skrepeckiy, a Russian satirist known for anti-war cartoons, was shot dead in Poland. A suspect was detained near the Belarusian consulate, reportedly a Belarusian citizen.
A Russian anti-war satirist, Semyon Skrepeckiy, has been murdered in Poland. The attacker shot him multiple times at close range. Medics arrived quickly but could not save his life.
Police immediately blocked several streets and exits from the city, and tightened security at schools, fearing possible retaliation against the victim's family. Investigators believe at least two people were involved in the crime. One suspect was detained near the Belarusian consulate in Biala Podlaska. Unofficial reports suggest he may be a Belarusian citizen. Authorities are also checking information about a taxi driver who allegedly brought the attackers and later tried to flee.
Skrepeckiy, born in the Altai region of Russia under the real name Robert Kuzovkov, was known for his satirical cartoons targeting Russian and Belarusian leaders, including Vladimir Putin, Alexander Lukashenko, and Ramzan Kadyrov. Just three days before his death, he participated in a protest in Berlin, displaying a satirical work depicting Stalin and Putin. He had been living in Poland since 2021.
