• Mikhail Khodorkovsky
  • Platon Lebedev

We declare that the most flagrant violations of fundamental constitutional rights and lawful interests have been allowed in relation to M.B. Khodorkovsky and P.L. Lebedev, which rule out the possibility of a fair examination and resolution of the case.

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Khodorkovsky is known to the world for his commitment to transparency and corporate governance in business as well as his contributions to the development of civil society in Russia. He is Russia's most famous political prisoner.

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"I believe in Russia's future, and this also includes Russia's judicial system. I try to help the judicial system to become qualified, independent and impartial... We have an opportunity to set things right so that no one will ever feel ashamed of our country."

Platon Lebedev

Platon Lebedev, was Director of Group MENATEP Limited, the holding company for YUKOS. Trained as an industrial economist, Lebedev pioneered modern business practices.

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Rome was the latest host of the "Drawing (in)justice" exhibition which opened with a press conference on July 13th at the Arciconfraternita dei Bergamaschi. The press conference was attended by members of Italy's human rights community, media and politicians, along with the artists, Boris Zhutovsky and Katia Beliavskaia.

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"The UK embassy in Moscow is watching developments in Mr Khodorkovsky's case closely, and is participating in trial monitoring with EU partners and the US." - David Lidington MP, British Minister for Europe


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"The release of Mikhail Khodorkovsky would become the triumph of justice and good sense, a loud signal that positive political changes have begun in the country." - Dmitry Zimin, founder of OJSC VimpelCom and of the Dynasty charitable foundation


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