He did so on the following day , stating that Khodorkovsky 's mother was ill and Khodorkovsky had asked for clemency .
On 19 December 2013 , president Vladimir Putin said he intended to pardon Khodorkovsky in the near future .
Khodorkovsky did so on the following day , stating that Khodorkovsky 's mother was ill and Khodorkovsky had asked for clemency .
On 19 December 2013 , president Vladimir Putin said he intended to pardon Khodorkovsky in the near future .