Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Russia Labels Khodorkovsky as 'Extremist'
Russia has put Mikhail Khodorkovsky, a wealthy businessman and critic of President Putin, on a list of 'extremists and terrorists'.
This is part of a larger effort to suppress political opposition in the country.
Khodorkovsky, who was once the richest man in Russia, is now living in exile in Europe.
Russia adds Mikhail Khodorkovsky to its 'extremists and terrorists' list
Khodorkovsky is a prominent Kremlin critic and former oil tycoon
He was accused of plotting a violent power seizure in October
The move comes amidst increasing crackdown on political dissent in Russia
Khodorkovsky is currently living in exile in Europe
- Who
- Mikhail Khodorkovsky
- What
- Added to Russia's 'extremists and terrorists' list
- When
- Wednesday, as reported
- Where
- Russia
- Why
- Accused of plotting a violent power seizure
Russian Government
Khodorkovsky and Supporters
Legitimacy of Accusations
Russian Government
Russia claims Khodorkovsky's actions pose a threat to the state
Khodorkovsky and Supporters
Khodorkovsky and supporters deny the accusations, calling them politically motivated
- Previous Role
- Former CEO of Yukos Oil Company
- Current Status
- Living in exile in Europe
- Accusation
- Plotting a violent power seizure