Anti-Putin artist shot dead in Poland car park ‘execution’

Semyon Skrepetsky, a well-known Belarusian artist who was vocally critical of Russian President Vladimir Putin, was found dead in a Poland car park with five bullet wounds, leading to two Belarusian nationals' arrest. This tragic event has raised concerns over the safety of dissidents abroad and underscores the risks faced by those who oppose authoritarian regimes. The circumstances of his death suggest a possible targeted assassination, highlighting the broader implications for free expression and international safety for political dissidents.