All Posts Tagged With: "Yukos"
Khodorkovsky Calls Putin to Court
Imprisoned oligarch Mikhail Khodorkovsky, currently in Moscow facing charges in a second case against him, has issued a series of questions that he demands Prime Minister Putin answer directly in court.
Mar 17, 2010 | Continued
Russia Becomes Last to Ratify Strasbourg Protocol
The Russian State Duma has become the last member country to ratify a protocol to reform the European Court of Human Rights after a three year delay, a decision analysts are saying is likely political.
Jan 15, 2010 | Continued
Putin: “Here, Thank God, There Aren’t Any Elections”
In a four hour live broadcast on Thursday, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin fielded questions from “ordinary Russians” on a wide variety of topics, including his possible aspirations to run for a third term as president.
Dec 4, 2009 | Continued
Yukos Lawyer Released on Parole – Expert Commentary
Svetlana Bakhmina, a former Yukos attorney whose case raised a substantial public outcry after she was repeatedly denied early release, has been granted parole. Theotherrussia.org translates commentary from Russia’s leading rights experts and civil society leaders on the event’s significance.
Apr 22, 2009 | Continued
Jailed Yukos Executive Released on Bail
In a rare human rights victory in the Russian prison system, jailed Yukos attorney Vasily Aleksanyan has been released on bail. Aleksanyan, who fell gravely ill in prison, has been struggling to receive better medical attention.
Dec 9, 2008 | Continued
Public Outrage Builds over Jailed Yukos Lawyer
In part of a growing public sentiment in support of jailed lawyer Svetlana Bakhmina, over 50,000 people have signed an internet petition requesting a pardon from Dmitri Medvedev. translation by theotherrussia.org.
Oct 20, 2008 | Continued
Khodorkovsky In Isolation Ward for Press Interview
Mikhail Khodorkovsky, the former head of the Yukos oil company, has been put into solitary confinement for 12 days, allegedly for speaking with Esquire author Boris Akunin.
Oct 10, 2008 | Continued
Term Extended for Jailed Russian Executive
A Moscow court has extended the arrest of Vasily Aleksanyan, a gravely ill former YUKOS vice-president.
Jul 18, 2008 | Continued
New Charges Filed Against Khodorkovsky
New charges have been cast against Michael Khodorkovsky, the former head of the Yukos oil company. Khodorkovsky, who may face an additional 22 years behind bars, called the accusations absurd.
Jul 2, 2008 | Continued
Kremlin Tightening Grip on Business
As president Vladimir Putin prepares to step down in March, his administration leaves a legacy of re-nationalizing private companies, and appointing close associates to run the newly formed state corporations.
Feb 9, 2008 | Continued
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