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Russia cuts Khodorkovsky jail time by two years
Dec 20, 2012 11:38 EST
A Moscow court on Thursday set an early release date for the jailed ex-oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky, Russia's former richest man who opposed President Vladimir Putin since the early years of his rule.
Putin backs disputed US adoption ban
Dec 20, 2012 09:33 EST
President Vladimir Putin on Thursday backed tough pending legislation making it illegal for Americans to adopt Russian children in reprisal for a new Washington human rights law.
Khodorkovsky sees new hope in 'awakening' of civil society
Nov 27, 2012 21:02 EST
Jailed Kremlin critic and former oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky has found new hope in the "real awakening" of Russian civil society, his son said.
Khodorkovsky partner wins right to early release
Nov 01, 2012 10:22 EDT
A Russian court on Thursday upheld a decision to release three years early the co-defendant of the jailed Kremlin critic and former oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky.
BP, Rosneft reach for skies but challenges ahead
Oct 28, 2012 01:33 EDT
BP and Rosneft will transform the landscape of the global energy industry with their mega oil deal but the two companies still face challenges to close the transaction and then reap the benefits.
Pussy Riot's woes expose Russian judicial system
Aug 16, 2012 11:37 EDT
The three members of punk band Pussy Riot have complained of inhumane treatment during their trial, receiving little or no food during 10-hour days in court and preparing their defence only at night.
Russia fast-tracks release of Khodorkovsky partner
Aug 08, 2012 15:50 EDT
A Russian court Wednesday unexpectedly slashed the sentence of jailed tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky's co-defendant in a ruling that could set the stage for the leading Kremlin critic's own early release.
Madonna tells Moscow she prays for Pussy Riot
Aug 07, 2012 17:21 EDT
US pop icon Madonna said Tuesday she prayed for the freedom of all-girl band Pussy Riot after prosecutors sought three years' prison for its members for performing an anti-Putin "punk prayer" in a church.
Russia seeks 3 years jail for Pussy Riot punk rockers
Aug 07, 2012 13:47 EDT
Russian prosecutors Tuesday sought three years of prison for all-girl band Pussy Riot whose anti-Putin "punk prayer" protest ignited global support from rock stars including visiting pop icon Madonna.
Russia prosecutors seek 3 years' jail for Pussy Riot
Aug 07, 2012 11:30 EDT
Russian prosecutors demanded three years' jail Monday for members of girl band Pussy Riot who had protested against Vladimir Putin in a church performance, as star Madonna pled for clemency.
Russia's punk trial nears verdict as West watches
Aug 06, 2012 08:19 EDT
The trial of all-girl punk band Pussy Riot, who performed a song criticising President Vladimir Putin in Moscow's biggest church, resumed Monday with sentencing expected as early as this week.
Putin suggests leniency for Pussy Riot punk band protesters
Aug 02, 2012 16:00 EDT
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday he did not favour a tough punishment in the trial of an all-girl punk band which performed a song against his rule in Moscow's biggest church.
Russia charges top Putin foe with embezzlement
Jul 31, 2012 11:04 EDT
Russia on Tuesday charged popular protest leader Alexei Navalny with embezzlement, reviving a case that could land one of President Vladimir Putin's most vocal critics behind bars for 10 years.
Anti-Putin punks declare innocence, regret at trial
Jul 30, 2012 12:58 EDT
Three members of an all-girl punk band voiced regret Monday for causing offence by performing an anti-Vladimir Putin song in Russia's main Orthodox cathedral but said they were innocent of the charges.
Pussy Riot becomes cause celebre in Putin's Russia
Jul 28, 2012 14:07 EDT
In February, five women walked silently into Moscow's Church of Christ the Saviour before clambering over railings, pulling on balaclavas and yelling out a protest song against Vladimir Putin.
Rosneft awards ENI second major Arctic deal
Apr 25, 2012 10:16 EDT
Russia's state oil champion Rosneft signed a major new Arctic agreement with Italy's ENI on Wednesday as it sought to build on its historic alliance with US giant ExxonMobil.
Russian election deemed unfair, protests planned
Mar 05, 2012 06:30 EST
MOSCOW (Reuters) - International monitors said on Monday Russia's presidential election was clearly skewed to favor Vladimir Putin, a verdict that could spur protesters planning to take to the streets to challenge his right to rule.
Kremlin orders review of Khodorkovsky case
Mar 05, 2012 01:02 EST
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Monday ordered prosecutors to conduct a review of the legality of the conviction of jailed anti-Kremlin tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky, the Kremlin said.
Kremlin woos Russian opposition after Putin win
Mar 03, 2012 18:04 EST
MOSCOW (Reuters) - The Kremlin held out an olive branch to Russia's opposition Monday before protesters take to the streets to challenge Vladimir Putin's victory in a presidential election they said was a "declaration of war."
Black mark for Russian election may spur protesters
Mar 03, 2012 18:04 EST
MOSCOW (Reuters) - International monitors said on Monday Russia's presidential election was clearly skewed to favor Vladimir Putin, a verdict that could spur protesters planning to take to the streets to challenge his right to rule.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
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| Founded | 1993 |
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| Headquarters | Moscow, Russia |
| Key people | Steven M. Theede Chairman and CEO Mikhail Khodorkovsky |
| Industry | Oil and Gas |
