Navalny's relatives say an agreement for an exchange was close before his death. There was talk of an exchange of “ Russian spies for political prisoners ”.
Vadim Krassikov, murderer imprisoned in Germany, was included in the exchange. The United States and Germany were aware of this ongoing process, assures Maria Pevtchikh, without specifying exactly the role of the two chancelleries in the discussions. The progress of the opponent's funeral is, for the moment, still unknown.