Alexei Navalny ’was about to be FREED in deal brokered by Roman Abramovich but Putin had him killed’

ALEXEI Navalny was poised to be freed in a prisoner swap - but Vladimir Putin blocked it at the last minute and had his arch foe killed, it was claimed today. Former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich had been involved in the doomed deal, according to a sensational new twist outlined by senior Navalny aide Maria Pevchikh. Read more: The Sun delivers breaking news, latest gossip and incredible exclusives around the world with hubs in London, New York, Scotland and Ireland. Covering topics from news, money and sport along with our famous Fabulous Magazine, The Sun is the biggest news brand in the UK and one of the fastest growing news sites in the US. Stay tuned for video clips across the biggest news stories and segments from The Sun’s expert journalists. Become a Sun Subscriber and hit the bell to be