Putin Floats Prisoner Swap for Navalny Days Before Activist's Death
• Putin said he supported swapping Navalny for prisoners in the West just days before Navalny died • Putin referenced Navalny by name for the first time in years in remarks after winning re-election • Navalny allies claim there were talks underway on a prisoner swap before his sudden death in prison • Putin provided no evidence but said he was told of the swap idea and agreed, if Navalny didn't return to Russia • A Navalny associate alleged Putin got "rid of" him to avoid the swap, but provided no proof; the Kremlin denies blame