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The ongoing persecution of Mikhail Khodorkovsky and Platon Lebedev has sent a damaging message to foreign investors, governments and international tribunals that Russia is not ready to change, leaving the country’s political and economic stability hanging in the balance.

The future of these two innocent men is entwined with Russia’s future, and is a key test for President Medvedev’s pledge to end ‘legal nihilism’ in Russia.

Below is information and resources for members of the media:

About the Yukos Affair
Background on the Yukos affair and the ongoing political persecution of Mikhail Khodorkovsky and Platon Lebedev.

Khodorkovsky - Yukos Timeline
See an interactive timeline of the chronology of events leading up to the trials of Mikhail Khodorkovsky and Platon Lebedev

Ongoing Persecution & Current Trial
Get answers to the most frequently asked questions about the criminal prosecution against Mikhail Khodorkovsky and Platon Lebedev, and the ongoing trial.

Statements & News Releases
A list of statements and news releases from the Khodorkovsky and Lebedev Communications Center.

Multimedia Resources
Downloadable photos, image galleries and video clips about the Yukos affair and the ongoing court proceedings.

Comments from Around the World
Quotes from around the world on the trial, Mikhail Khodorkovsky and Platon Lebedev.

Media Contacts
Contact information for members of the media.