Posted 2/27/2024, 4:16:54 PM
Putin Nixes Prisoner Swap to Free Navalny, Citing Hatred for Jailed Kremlin Critic
- A deal was in the works to free Navalny and 2 Americans in exchange for a Russian hitman jailed in Germany, but Putin allegedly backed out due to "hatred" for Navalny
- Early talks involved trading Navalny & US citizens Paul Whelan & reporter Evan Gershkovich for hitman Vadim Krasikov
- Germany had agreed to the deal before Navalny's death, talks progressed during Scholz's meetings with Biden
- Navalny's team is struggling to find a venue for his funeral, sites refuse or authorities forbid working with them
- A Navalny ally called for Russians to protest the election by going to polling stations at noon on March 17