A Russian artist known for his critical depictions of Vladimir Putin was shot and killed in Poland on Monday. Semyon Skrepetsky, 44, whose real name is Robert Kuzovkov, was attacked in a parking lot in Biała Podlaska, eastern Poland, and sustained three gunshot wounds. The shooting occurred hours after Skrepetsky reported receiving threats on the Telegram messaging app. He had previously been a vocal opponent of the Kremlin and had left Russia. Polish authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, treating it as a case of attempted murder that resulted in death. The artist’s work often satirized and challenged Putin’s regime, making him a prominent figure within the Russian opposition community.