Archive January 2009
Europe Court to Hear Yukos Case
The European Court of Human Rights has agreed to hear a massive claim against the Russian government brought by Yukos.
Rights Court to Hear Yukos Case Against Russia
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that a case brought against Russia by shareholders in YUKOS is admissible and will be examined. The decision paves the way for a trial of the case, in which shareholders argue that they were stripped of their possessions.
Medvedev condemns activists’ murders
Dmitry Medvedev on Thursday condemned the killings nine days ago of a prominent human rights lawyer and journalist, in a clear departure from the Kremlin’s previous handling of politically tinged murders.
EU urged to press Russia on energy deal
Germany will urge its European Union partners to add a "substantial" energy-security chapter to the EU's new long-term partnership agreement with Russia, currently under negotiations, in reaction to the suspension of Russian gas deliveries to Europe last month.
Yukos is dead but the case will revive it
The European Court for Human Rights in Strasbourg will consider today if a complaint in the Yukos corporate case filed in 2004 is acceptable.
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