Former Russian Minister Ulyukayev Released From Prison

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Alexei Ulyukayev was the highest ranking Russian official to go to prison in nearly two decades. He was released Thursday after serving more than half of an eight-year sentence for a bribery conviction. Prosecutors said he accepted a $2 million bribe from Rosneft's influential chief executive.

3 months ago·Moscow, Russian Federation

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Russian minister imprisoned for oil-related bribery released

The highest-ranking Russian official to go to prison in nearly two decades has been released after serving more than half of an eight-year sentence for bribery

3 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Russian minister imprisoned for oil-related bribery released

The highest-ranking Russian official to go to prison in nearly two decades has been released after serving more than half of an eight-year sentence for bribery. A court granted former

3 months ago·United States

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Russian minister imprisoned for oil-related bribery released

The highest-ranking Russian official to go to prison in nearly two decades has been released after serving more than half of an eight-year sentence for bribery. A court granted former Economic Development Minister Alexei Ulyukayev parole last month. Russian state television showed images of what it said was a convoy of cars taking him away from the Tver prison on Thursday. Ulyukayev was detained in 2016 at the headquarters of Russia’s largest oi…

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Ex-Minister Ulyukaev released on parole

Ulyukaev refused to speak with journalists

3 months ago·Moscow, Russian Federation

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Newsweek

Russia releases jailed economy minister Alexei Ulyukayev early amid crisis

Ulyukayev was freed after serving five years of an eight-year sentence for bribery.

3 months ago·United States

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Arab News

Russian ex-minister jailed for bribery released on parole

Former Russian economy minister Alexei Ulyukayev, who in 2017 was sentenced to eight years on bribery charges, walked free Thursday after he was granted early release. He was accused of taking a $2-million bribe from Igor Sechin, the head of state energy giant Rosneft and close ally of President Vladimir Putin.

3 months ago·Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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