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A Russian artist who was critical of Putin is killed near his home in Poland
Polish prosecutors say a 44-year-old Russian artist who has been critical of President Vladimir Putin was shot and killed at close range near his home in eastern Poland
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According to ABC News’s source item, A Russian artist who was critical of Putin is killed near his home in Poland, Polish prosecutors say a 44-year-old Russian artist who has been critical of President Vladimir Putin was shot and killed at close range near his home in eastern Poland
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- A Russian artist who was critical of Putin is killed near his home in PolandABC News - 2026-06-16T15:59:31+00:00
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