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Dutch Court Orders Russia to Pay $50 Billion to Yukos Shareholders
10/17/2025
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Story summary
- The Dutch Supreme Court upheld a $50-billion payment from Russia to former Yukos shareholders after dismissing Russia’s appeal.
- Mikhail Khodorkovsky's 2003 arrest led to Yukos being dismantled.
- Yukos faced a massive tax bill and was liquidated in 2006.
- The court ordered Russia to cover the appeal costs.
- Former shareholders pursued compensation through the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague.
