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