Yukos

Russia's recession is projected to last at least until the end of the year.

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Police have accused Khodorkovsky of being involved in a contract killing in 1998.

Media reports about Khodorkovsky are part of the Kremlin's daily news brief.

A spokeswoman for the former Yukos boss has said the case is a "farce".

The conflict centers around Russia's refusal to pay $50 billion to the shareholders of the now-defunct oil company.