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Polish Artist Murdered; Tusk Flags Possible Russian Terror

6/20/2026

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Artist Robert Kuzovkov (Semyon Skrepetsky) was shot dead in Biala Podlaska, sustaining five entry and two exit wounds.
He declined police protection despite threats, prompting security services to place his widow and children under protection.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned the killing could be state-sponsored terrorism if Moscow was behind it.
Police detained two Belarusian citizens near the Belarusian consulate in Biala Podlaska, then released them without charges.

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Artist Robert Kuzovkov (Semyon Skrepetsky) was shot dead in Biala Podlaska, sustaining five entry and two exit wounds.
He declined police protection despite threats, prompting security services to place his widow and children under protection.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned the killing could be state-sponsored terrorism if Moscow was behind it.
Police detained two Belarusian citizens near the Belarusian consulate in Biala Podlaska, then released them without charges.