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Vladimir Putin commented at length on Khodorkovsky in televised remarks last week and said his guilt had been proven, but later stressed that he had been referring to Khodorkovsky's previous conviction.
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Friday that neither he nor any other government official has the right to comment on the second trial of imprisoned ex-tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky before the verdict is announced.
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin commented at length on Khodorkovsky in televised remarks last week and said his guilt had been proven, but later stressed that he had been referring to Khodorkovsky's previous conviction.