Russian dissident artist Semyon Skrepetsky was shot and killed in Poland this week, according to France 24. The 44-year-old was renowned for his caustic caricatures mocking Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov—work that embodied his fearless criticism of authoritarian power. His death reflects the ongoing risks faced by artists who use their craft to challenge regimes that punish dissent.

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