government of country, how bad putin. >> it's not clear who is behind the killing. but boris nemtsov had many enemies. he was russia's deputy prime minister in the late 90s, joined the opposition after vladamir putin came into power. and was jailed several times for criticizing the government. vladamir putin condemned nemtsov's killing and offered the family condolences. he also launched an investigation into the murder and said it bears all the hallmarks of a contract killing aimed at provoking unrest. a friend and political ally of nemtsov's, he was one of the first at the scene of the murder and strongly criticizes russia's president. >> translator: i don't know who ordered the shooting or pulled the trigger but i strongly believe it's russia's government and personally vladamir putin who are responsible for it. vladamir putin is responsible for creating the atmosphere of hatred in our country. they insighted hatred for