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Khodorkovsky verdict is a ‘step backward’ for Russia, says German foreign minister

Published on 27/12/2010

Western powers have slammed a Moscow court's conviction of billionaire Mikhail Khodorkovsky on charges of oil theft. They see the verdict as casting doubt on President Dmitry Medvedev's pledges to modernize Russia.