Moscow (AFP) – Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday described the killing of opposition politician Boris Nemtsov as a tragedy that had brought disgrace on Russia, and warned against a rise in “extremist crime”.”We must pay the greatest attention to crimes that prompt a major reaction, including those that are politically charged,” he told interior ministry officials at a televised meeting.”We must rid Russia of disgrace and tragedies like the one we just saw… the audacious murder of Boris Nemtsov right in the centre of the capital,” a grim-faced Putin said.Nemtsov, a longtime Putin critic and anti-corruption crusader, was gunned …read more
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