Vladimir Putin breaks silence on Alexei Navalny's death and says he agreed to prisoner swap before death
Vladimir Putin referred to Alexei Navalny by name for the first time in years and confirmed that he had agreed to allow a prisoner swap before his death.
The Russian leader addressed his people at a news conference after the polls closed in the presidential election, which has seen Putin win his fifth term with a record number of votes.
Putin said he had been ready to release Mr Navalny in a
