Who is the president of Russia that pardoned Khodorkovsky in 2013?
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Answer
Vladimir Putin is the president of Russia that pardoned Khodorkovsky in 2013. He did so after Khodorkovsky had served ten years in prison for fraud and embezzlement. Putin's decision to pardon Khodorkovsky was controversial, as it was seen by some as a sign of weakness on Putin's part.
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