Resolutions, Letters and Actions taken by the U.S. and European Governments

Swiss Court Ruling
August 13, 2007
Swiss Supreme Court rules the case against Khodorkovsky is political.

Political Prisoner Letter by U.S. Congressman Roger Wicker
February 16, 2007
U.S. Congressman Roger Wicker demands Khodorkovsky and Lebedev are designated political prisoners.

Political Prisoner Letter by U.S. Congressman Tom Lantos
February 5, 2007
U.S. Congressman Tom Lantos demands Khodorkovsky and Lebedev are designated political prisoners.

U.S. Senate Resolution 322
November 18, 2005
U.S. Senators Joe Biden, John McCain and Barack Obama submitted this resolution on the trial sentencing, and imprisonment of Khodorkovsky and Lebedev.

U.S. House Resolution 525
October 25, 2005
U.S. Congressmen Roger Wicker and Tom Lantos submitted this resolution on the trial and sentencing of Khodorkovsky and the seizing of Yukos assets.

Council of Europe Resolution January 25, 2005
The Council of Europe submitted this resolution on the circumstances surrounding the arrest and prosecution of Khodorkovsky and Lebedev.