PARIS—A British investor who made millions in Russia before his lawyer was imprisoned and died is calling for an international investigation into the killing of Russian opposition figure Boris Nemtsov.
U.S.-born William Browder is suggesting a probe led by the United Nations, the Council of Europe or the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. It could be modeled after the investigation into the killing of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri in 2005.
Vladimir Putin’s spokesman has called the killing of Nemtsov last week a “provocation,” and Russian authorities are investigating. But many accuse the Kremlin of involvement.
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Source: The Epoch Times