Two new independent non-executive directors announced for exploration firm’s board

Moscow has been tightening its grip on Ukrainian region despite warnings from the West

Former Russian oil tycoon won’t go into politics or seek return of assets

Former oil magnate freed from prison on humanitarian grounds after 10 years in Russian jails

Release of former opponent of president seen as move to bolster Russia’s human rights record

Businessman who has spent over 10 years behind bars made appeal for clemency, says president

Vladimir Putin has devised a plan for turning things around: offer amnesty to imprisoned business people

Former oil tycoon could be free next summer

Opposition leader Alexei Navalny convicted of stealing from state timber firm