Oleg Morozov: No deals can be struck over release of Khodorkovsky (Oligarchs want above law)

Russian Journal ^ | February 17, 2004

[RussianConservative]

MOSCOW - A deal to obtain the release of Mikhail Khodorkovsky in exchange for a YUKOS stake currently belonging to the main shareholders is impossible.

As Rosbalt reports, this was announced today by Deputy Speaker of the State Duma Oleg Morozov. 'This proposal is not serious,' he said. 'It is just the emotional reaction of Nevzlin and Dubov to the situation they now find themselves in.' In Mr Morozov's opinion 'the YUKOS shareholders are simply trying to ascertain whether or not we can be bribed over the Khodorkovsky affair.'

[rebel_yell2]

Khodorkovksy's name should sit in infamy next to those in the corporate governance hall of shame. He stole Yukos from the Russian people under Yeltsin's drunken watch. Putin's efforts to rectify the situation may be able to rectify past wrongs.

[RussianConservative]

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