According to France 24, Polish police have detained a suspect in the killing of Semyon Skrepetsky, a Russian artist known for his sharp political caricatures of Kremlin figures. The daylight shooting, which occurred on Thursday, drew swift confirmation from Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, who noted the suspect was carrying a Georgian passport. The killing underscores the precarious position of Putin critics operating outside Russia.

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