A Russian artist known for satirising President Vladimir Putin was shot dead in Poland, officials said on Tuesday.
Local media identified the victim of Monday's attack as Robert Kuzovkov, also known under his artistic pseudonym as Semyon Skrepetsky.
The district prosecutor in Lublin said three gunshots were fired at the victim on Monday.
When the victim fell to the ground, he was approached by the assailant, who fired two more shots at close range.
Two Belarusian nationals have been detained, but not charged, in connection with the case, the spokesperson added.Skrepetsky traveled to Berlin on Russia Day where he protested outside the Russian embassyImage: Vasily Krestyaninov/SOPA Images/ZUMA/picture alliance
