ASSESSMENTS

Russia's Richest Man Sets Sights on Presidency

Apr 23, 2003 | 18:23 GMT

Summary

Yukos CEO Mikhail Khodorkovsky appears to have set his sights on succeeding Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2008. Khodorkovsky certainly has the financial foundation to launch a presidential campaign — although it is too early to accurately assess his prospects — and his pro-Western views likely will make him a popular choice both in Washington and in the pro-U.S. camp in Moscow.

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