Date:16/12/2004 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2004/12/16/stories/2004121603481703.htm

Business - Briefly

Yukos files for bankruptcy

MOSCOW, DEC. 15. The Yukos oil company has filed for bankruptcy in the U.S. and appealed for a temporary restraining order against the auction of its main production unit that is scheduled for Sunday — dramatically challenging the Russian Government to enter arbitration proceedings. SYukos filed for bankruptcy under Chapter 11 in Houston on Tuesday, according to a company statement.