My thoughts this evening are with the family and friends of Alexei.
It is simply shocking but not unexpected that Putin and his cronies have carried out the killing on an innocent man.
Putin being a bully could not face the threat of someone speaking up against him, Alexei was more of an honourable man than Putin will ever be.
The civilised nations of the world need to now voice their disgust and anger, it's not enough just to say a few words.