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Georgian detained in murder of Russian artist Skrepetsky

Polish PM Donald Tusk says murder of artist Skrepetsky is likely political assassination; Georgian suspect detained.

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Thursday, 18 June 2026 at 08:40 UTC
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Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that the murder of exiled Russian artist Semyon Skrepetsky is most likely a political assassination, warning that if Russia is behind it, it is a serious international matter. Polish special services have detained a Georgian citizen as the prime suspect in the shooting, which occurred on Monday in Biala Podlaska near the Belarusian border. Two Belarusian citizens were initially detained but later released. Skrepetsky, whose real name was Robert Kuzovkov, was shot multiple times at close range. Authorities continue to investigate the motive and potential Russian involvement.
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2d agoНовая газета Европа

The Prime Minister's confirmation that the suspect is a Georgian citizen and that the arrest was made near Warsaw. Also adds that Tusk believes the murder was politically motivated.

2d agoDeutsche Welle

A second suspect has been detained near Warsaw, using a Georgian passport. PM Tusk says investigators are working to find the organizer.

2d agoDER SPIEGEL

Polish police have arrested a second suspect in the murder of exiled Russian satirical artist Semyon Skrepetsky. The man was detained near Warsaw using the passport of a 36-year-old Georgian citizen.

2d agoThe Moscow Times

Tusk's comments labeling the murder as political; suspect identified as a Georgian citizen; two Belarusians detained and released.

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