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Chair of European Subcommittee on Human Rights Calls for Khodorkovsky and Lebedev to be Freed
Heidi Hautala, Chair of the Subcommittee on Human Rights at the European Parliament, has called for the release of Mikhail Khodorkovsky and Platon Lebedev stating her belief that the case against them is politically motivated.
Possible Scenarios of the Khodorkovsky Case
Russian experts discuss possible scenarios for the end of the Khodorkovsky-Lebedev trial.
Anti-Corruption Efforts in Russia: Words, Not Deeds
Analysts at the Justice Ministry have reviewed official statistics and concluded that there has been no improvement in the battle against corruption.
Pregnant Mother May Be Freed Friday
A public outcry spearheaded by former YUKOS lawyer Svetlana Bakhmina has prompted the Samara Regional Court to move up the hearing to today in the case of Yulia Kruglova, a pregnant mother of four who was jailed in July and is seeking early release.
Driven To Distraction: Putin’s Lada Publicity Stunt Backfires
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin’s latest stunt aimed at cultivating his image as a rugged leader may have backfired.
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