Martin Sixsmith

Mikhail Khodorkovsky, former head of Yukos and a vocal critic of Putin, shares his harrowing story of imprisonment and insights on Russia’s political landscape. Joined by journalist Martin Sixsmith, they discuss how Western strategies can counter Putin’s aggression, the misconceptions about Russia's transition post-Soviet Union, and the potential for meaningful peace negotiations amidst the Ukraine conflict. Khodorkovsky's reflections reveal the deep-seated complexities within Russia that the West must understand to foster change.