Donate

Mikhail Khodorkovsky

Russian opposition figure and former owner of the Yukos Oil Company Mikhail Khodorkovsky speaks during a press conference with Lithuania's Minister of Foreign Affairs at the "Esperanza" hotel in Paunguriai village

Russia must change its power structure to get back on a democratic path, opposition figure says

Leaders

Russian businessman and opposition figure Mikhail Khodorkovsky recently released a new book, “The Russia Conundrum: How the West Fell for Putin’s Power Gambit — and How to Fix It.” He spoke with The World’s host Marco Werman about Russia, President Vladimir Putin and the war in Ukraine.

Former Russian oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky speaks during a news conference in Donetsk, Eastern Ukraine, April 27, 2014.

Russian oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky speaks out against Russia’s intervention in Ukraine

Global Politics

Naughty or nice? Why is Putin freeing prominent dissidents?

Conflict & Justice
Khodorkovsky

There are many unknowns ahead for Mikhail Khodorkovsky, but he’s ready for the future

Global Politics
Russian former oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky

It’s going to be a merry Christmas for former oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky

Conflict & Justice
Tell us about your experience accessing The World

We want to hear your feedback so we can keep improving our website, theworld.org. Please fill out this quick survey and let us know your thoughts (your answers will be anonymous). Thanks for your time!

Russian President Vladimir Putin

For Vladimir Putin, it’s been a very good year

Global Politics

President Vladimir Putin is in a gracious mood this holiday season. And why not? He snubbed the US by taking in Edward Snowden, he kept the US and its allies out of Syria, and prevented Ukraine from drifting westward. Maybe that’s why he’s pardoning so many high-profile opponents.

Khodorkovsky

Putin says he’s not interested in imposing his will on anyone — but a jailed businessman would beg to differ

Global Politics

A Russian-American journalist says Russia’s President Vladimir Putin is “ruining” the country. She says the case of imprisoned businessman Mikhail Khodorkovsky is an example of how Putin quashes political dissent.

Russian billionaire politician challenges Kremlin

Mikhail Prokhorov, a Russian billionaire, has announced that he will create his own political movement that wasn’t what he called a ‘puppet of the Kremlin.’

Russian Billionaire Politician Says He Was Ousted

Global Politics

Mikhail Prokhorov is accusing political insiders of forcing him from the leadership of a fledgling political party called “Right Cause.”

Jailed Russian Oligarch Khodorkovsky Becomes Columnist

Conflict & Justice

In New Times, Khodorkovsky will be writing of life behind bars and his fellow prisoners.

We respect your time, attention and privacy

This is a news website, not a click casino. We do NOT employ deceptive behaviors, display annoying ads or use third party cookies and trackers to monetize your visit or help advertisers track you across the internet.

Simply, we ask that you would consider a donation to support the journalism we produce every weekday. Thank you.

This is The World

The World is a public radio program and podcast that crosses borders and time zones to bring home the stories that matter.

Follow The World

Subscribe to The World’s Latest Edition podcast for free using your favorite podcast player: