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Russia Targets Exiled Critics in Power-Seizure Allegations

10/15/2025

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The Federal Security Service announced a criminal case against exiled businessman Mikhail Khodorkovsky and other Kremlin critics, accusing them of plotting to seize power.
The group includes dissident Vladimir Kara-Murza, chess champion Garry Kasparov, and former Prime Minister Mikhail Kasyanov.
Khodorkovsky dismissed the allegations as false, saying their activities are peaceful and humanitarian.
The move follows the Council of Europe's initiative to engage Russian democratic forces in exile.

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The Federal Security Service announced a criminal case against exiled businessman Mikhail Khodorkovsky and other Kremlin critics, accusing them of plotting to seize power.
The group includes dissident Vladimir Kara-Murza, chess champion Garry Kasparov, and former Prime Minister Mikhail Kasyanov.
Khodorkovsky dismissed the allegations as false, saying their activities are peaceful and humanitarian.
The move follows the Council of Europe's initiative to engage Russian democratic forces in exile.