Yukos Capital Limited v. Russian Federation
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October 15, 2026
Ex-Yukos Shareholders Say Pause Unwarranted In $50B Case
Former Yukos Oil Co. shareholders are urging a D.C. federal court not to stay their lawsuit aimed at enforcing more than $50 billion in arbitral awards against Russia while the D.C. Circuit decides a parallel appeal, saying a pause now would significantly prejudice them.
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July 20, 2026
DOJ Hints Russian Court Ruling May Not Stop $5B Award
The Trump administration on Monday urged the D.C. Circuit to closely evaluate a Russian court's determination that an underlying arbitration agreement is invalid as it weighs whether to enforce a nearly $5 billion arbitral award against the Kremlin, saying circumstances surrounding the ruling should be a factor.
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May 21, 2026
DC Circ. Seeks Trump Admin Input On $5B Award Case
The D.C. Circuit on Thursday sought the views of the Trump administration on a crucial component of Russia's sovereign immunity defense as the appeals court weighs jurisdiction in litigation to enforce a nearly $5 billion arbitral award against the Kremlin, which was issued to Yukos Oil Co.'s financing arm.
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May 15, 2026
DC Circ. Hears Russia's Bid To Block $5B Yukos Award
The Russian Federation's constitution and statutes make clear that Vladimir Putin's administration and Yukos Oil Co.'s financing arm didn't have a valid agreement to arbitrate a dispute that resulted in a nearly $5 billion arbitral award against the country, Russia told the D.C. Circuit Friday.