Event Brief
Russian critic of Putin shot dead in Biala Podlaska
Filed: Jun 16, 2026 at 7:06 AM ET
Summary: A Russian artist critical of Vladimir Putin was shot and killed in Biala Podlaska, Poland.
WHO: Polish prosecutor Marcin Kozak
WHAT: A Russian artist critical of President Vladimir Putin was shot and killed; five shots were fired.
WHEN: Jun 16, 2026 at 6:03 AM ET
WHERE: Biala Podlaska, Poland
WHY: Motive not yet established.
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