Russian evolution Mikhail Khodorkovsky used rough-and-tumble tactics to build oil giant Yukos. Now he's recast himself as a corporate governance reformer to win over Western investors. September 30, 2002
This content is from: Portfolio Khodorkovsky Pardon Underscores Russia’s Special Ties with Germany With two-way trade flourishing, both Berlin and Moscow had good reasons to want to see the Yukos founder released. By Craig Mellow January 05, 2014
Ryan ignores Russia's big chill The October 25 predawn arrest by Russian government agents of the country's richest man, billionaire oil magnate Mikhail Khodorkovsky, rattled local markets and left many deal makers with little to do. December 15, 2003
Lenders beware: Yukos strikes back The Russian state companies bent on taking over the assets of oil giant Yukos may have the Kremlin on their side, but they still have to deal with Tim Osborne. January 14, 2005
Misamore's capitalist plot After seven decades of Communism, Russians can hardly be blamed for being in a hurry to get on with capitalism. May 31, 2002
This content is from: Portfolio Daily Agenda: China Pledges More Aggressive Policies Beijing meeting produces more reform rhetoric; Deutsche Bank reveals up to $10 billion in questionable Russian transactions; SpaceX lands rocket. By Andrew Barber December 22, 2015
