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Russia puts Khodorkovsky on list of 'extremists and terrorists', RIA reports

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Posted on November 19, 2025

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MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia has added Mikhail Khodorkovsky to its list of "extremists and terrorists", the RIA news agency reported on Wednesday, citing the country's financial watchdog. In October,

Russia Labels Khodorkovsky as Extremist and Terrorist

MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia has added Mikhail Khodorkovsky to its list of "extremists and terrorists", the RIA news agency reported on Wednesday, citing the country's financial watchdog.

In October, Russia's Federal Security Service opened a criminal case against Khodorkovsky and other prominent Kremlin critics, accusing them of plotting to violently seize power.

(Reporting by Reuters; editing by Guy Faulconbridge)

Key Takeaways

  • Mikhail Khodorkovsky added to Russia's extremist list.
  • Russia's financial watchdog made the announcement.
  • Khodorkovsky accused of plotting against Kremlin.
  • Federal Security Service opened a criminal case.
  • Khodorkovsky is a prominent Kremlin critic.

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The main topic is Mikhail Khodorkovsky being added to Russia's list of extremists and terrorists.
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He was accused of plotting to violently seize power against the Kremlin.
Who reported the news?
The news was reported by the RIA news agency, citing Russia's financial watchdog.

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