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Poland arrests suspect in killing of Russian artist critical of Putin, PM Donald Tusk says
Euronews • • world
Key Points:
- Polish police have arrested a 36-year-old man using a Georgian passport suspected of involvement in the murder of Russian artist Semyon Skrepetsky, who was critical of President Vladimir Putin.
- The suspect is believed to have links to organized crime and other crimes in Poland, with authorities investigating possible involvement of foreign intelligence services in the killing.
- Skrepetsky, known for provocative caricatures of Russian political figures, was fatally shot in eastern Poland, with Polish officials considering the murder politically motivated and potentially commissioned by Russia.
- The Polish government had previously offered protection to Skrepetsky, who declined, and two Belarusian citizens initially detained in connection with the case have been released.
- This incident aligns with broader accusations against Russia for targeting opponents abroad since its 2022 invasion of Ukraine, though Moscow denies involvement in such attacks.
