Kremlin Critic Khodorkovsky Accused of Terrorist Activities

Russia's FSB has launched a criminal case against Mikhail Khodorkovsky, accusing him of forming a terrorist organization and planning a violent coup. Khodorkovsky, once Russia's richest man, served a decade in jail on politically motivated charges. He now leads exiles supporting Ukraine against Russia.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 14-10-2025 13:03 IST | Created: 14-10-2025 13:03 IST
Kremlin Critic Khodorkovsky Accused of Terrorist Activities

Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) has initiated a criminal investigation against Mikhail Khodorkovsky, a former oil magnate and prominent Kremlin critic now living in exile.

The FSB accuses Khodorkovsky of plotting a violent coup and establishing a terrorist organization in connection with the Anti-War Committee, a group that opposes the Ukrainian conflict and has been banned in Russia.

Khodorkovsky, who was once imprisoned on contentious fraud charges, has since become a notable figure among Russian exiles supporting Kyiv against Moscow. The Russian government has further labeled him a 'foreign agent.'

(With inputs from agencies.)

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