A Russian artist known for his criticism of the Russian government has been killed in Poland. Semión Skrepetski, a 44-year-old painter, was shot in a village in Poland on Monday. He was a figure in the Russian opposition, creating artwork that mocked the Russian elite.

Skrepetski's paintings were particularly critical of the Russian leadership. His death occurred in broad daylight, with a gunman carrying out the attack. Further details about the incident can be found in El País, which reported on the shooting and Skrepetski's background as a dissident artist.