Russian artist killed in Poland: Donald Tusk confirms arrest of suspect

Author: Cédric AmoussouPublished on: June 18, 2026Country: Poland

Crime & LawWorld / International

Russian artist killed in Poland: Donald Tusk confirms arrest of suspect

Polish authorities arrested a man suspected of involvement in the murder of Russian artist Semyon Skrepetsky, killed on June 15 in Biała Podlaska. Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirmed the arrest; the suspect carried a Georgian passport. Skrepetsky, known for his anti-Kremlin cartoons, had lived in Poland for years. The investigation, led by police and the Internal Security Agency (ABW), continues to determine the circumstances and possible mastermind.

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