"Navalny's Death Linked to Pending Prisoner Swap, Allies Allege"
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Associates of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny claim that talks were in the final stages to exchange him for a Russian prisoner in Germany before his death. The prisoner, Vadim Krasikov, was serving a life sentence for a 2019 killing in Berlin. The deal allegedly involved Navalny and two U.S. citizens, but the claims have not been independently confirmed. German officials have refused to comment on the alleged swap, and Russian President Vladimir Putin previously indicated openness to negotiations. Navalny's death has sparked international outcry and led to increased sanctions against Russia.
- A swap for Navalny was in the final stages before the opposition leader's death, an associate says The Associated Press
- Navalny Was Set to Be Freed Before Sudden Death, Says Ally Voice of America - VOA News
- Putin had Navalny killed to thwart prisoner swap, allies claim The Guardian
- Navalny's Release Was Part of Discussions on a Prisoner Exchange The New York Times
- Navalny's Organization Says His Death Followed Prisoner-Swap Proposal The Wall Street Journal
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