Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny was allegedly killed on President Vladimir Putin's orders to prevent a prisoner exchange that would have seen him released in return for an FSB assassin jailed in Germany, according to Navalny allies.
Key Points
Navalny was allegedly killed on Putin's orders to prevent a prisoner exchange
Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich acted as a liaison in the proposed exchange
Allegations suggest Putin changed his mind about the deal
The Kremlin did not immediately comment on the allegations
Navalny's widow vows to continue his fight
Pros
Exposes a potential conspiracy involving high-level political figures