Ex‑Yukos CEO Sentenced to Ten Years for Spreading Fake News About Russian Armed Forces

A Russian court sentenced former Yukos CEO Mikhail Khodorkovsky to ten years in prison for disseminating false information about the Russian Armed Forces. The judge also imposed a five‑year ban on Khodorkovsky from administering websites and posting information on the Internet.

The ruling was delivered in a Moscow court, where Khodorkovsky faced charges of spreading misinformation that could undermine the morale and operational security of the military. The court’s decision reflects Russia’s strict legal stance on controlling online content related to national defense.

Khodorkovsky’s conviction follows a broader crackdown on dissent and the regulation of digital media in Russia, underscoring the government’s efforts to curb what it deems harmful propaganda.