Ukraine's President Petro Poroshenko

Former lawmaker of the Russian State Duma Denis Voronenkov and his wife Maria Maksakova pose for a picture in Kiev, Ukraine February 27, 2017. Voronenkov was assassinated March 23, 2017 in Kiev.

Did Putin put out a contract on a Russian whistleblower and critic?

March 23, 2017Global Politics

Denis Voronenkov was a former Russian lawmaker. He was also a critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin. And he was assassinated in broad daylight on Thursday in the Ukrainian capital, Kiev. Ukraine’s leaders are pointing the finger at Russia.