Boris Nemtsov shot dead: Putin critic may have been murdered by Islamic extremists, says president-led committee
Russian officials investigating the murder of opposition politician Boris Nemtsov have claimed Islamist extremists may have been behind his death. Other possible motives listed by the Investigative Committee, which has Vladimir Putin as its executive, included an attempt to destabilise Russia, the Ukraine conflict and his personal life.
Hours before his death, Mr Nemtsov denounced the President’s policies as "mad, aggressive and deadly" and was due to lead an anti-government Spring March on Sunday protesting against the Kremlin’s alleged involvement and the economic crisis in Russia.
He was also working on a report containing evidence that he believed proved Russia's direct involvement in the separatist rebellion that has raged in eastern Ukraine since April.
Britain, the US, Germany and other countries have all expressed sadness and called for a full and transparent inquiry to bring the perpetrators to justice.David Cameron said he was "shocked and sickened" at the "callous murder". "This despicable act must be fully, rapidly and transparently investigated, and those responsible brought to justice," the Prime Minister added.
