Khodorkovsky wants Yukos property siezed
Published: 13 March, 2009, 21:00
Mikhail Khodorkovsky, who is facing trial in Moscow, said the court should seize some of the property which previously belonged to energy company Yukos.
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Published: 13 March, 2009, 21:00
Mikhail Khodorkovsky, who is facing trial in Moscow, said the court should seize some of the property which previously belonged to energy company Yukos.