Russian Official Defends Trial of Former Yukos Chief
时间：2018-12-08 作者：英语课 分类：VOA2004（下）--世界经济
A Russian cabinet minister says the trial of the former chief of the Yukos oil company is proceeding 2 correctly within Russia's legal system. The official, Defense 3 Minister Sergei Ivanov, discussed the case at a London news conference.
Mr. Ivanov was asked why Russia should be considered a serious democratic partner of the west at the same time it tries former Yukos oil chief, Mikhail Khodorkovsky, on charges of tax evasion 4 and fraud.
Critics say Mr. Khodorkovsky is being prosecuted 5 because he supported opposition 6 politicians.
Mr. Ivanov speaking through interpreter told reporter there are different understandings of democracy between the East and the West.
"I believe the notion of democracy have utmost in your mind is your own notion of democracy in the west. If there is such as thing as western democracy, there should also be eastern democracy. I believe the theme which matters greatly here about democracy is the full compliance 7 with the laws and the constitution in effect in Russia."
Mr. Ivanov said the Khodorkovsky case deals with alleged 8 criminal activity, not supposed violations 9 of democratic principles or human rights.
"As far as I know, such criminal charges are more often than not pressed as well against these quarters [accused] also in the well-developed western democracies."
Mr. Ivanov spoke 10 with reporters following talks in London on defense-related issues with his British counterpart, Geoff Hoon.
Michael Drudge, VOA news, London.
注释：
cabinet minister 阁僚，大臣
prosecute 起诉
utmost 极度的，最大限度
compliance 依从，顺从
counterpart 对应人物
- I feel like a real drudge--I've done nothing but clean all day!我觉得自己像个做苦工的--整天都在做清洁工作！
- I'm a poor,miserable,forlorn drudge;I shall only drag you down with me.我是一个贫穷，倒运，走投无路的苦力，只会拖累你。
- This train is now proceeding from Paris to London.这次列车从巴黎开往伦敦。
- The work is proceeding briskly.工作很有生气地进展着。
- The accused has the right to defense.被告人有权获得辩护。
- The war has impacted the area with military and defense workers.战争使那个地区挤满了军队和防御工程人员。
- The movie star is in prison for tax evasion.那位影星因为逃税而坐牢。
- The act was passed as a safeguard against tax evasion.这项法案旨在防止逃税行为。
- The editors are being prosecuted for obscenity. 编辑因刊载污秽文字而被起诉。
- The company was prosecuted for breaching the Health and Safety Act. 这家公司被控违反《卫生安全条例》。
- The party leader is facing opposition in his own backyard.该党领袖在自己的党內遇到了反对。
- The police tried to break down the prisoner's opposition.警察设法制住了那个囚犯的反抗。
- I was surprised by his compliance with these terms.我对他竟然依从了这些条件而感到吃惊。
- She gave up the idea in compliance with his desire.她顺从他的愿望而放弃自己的主意。
- It was alleged that he had taken bribes while in office. 他被指称在任时收受贿赂。
- alleged irregularities in the election campaign 被指称竞选运动中的不正当行为
- This is one of the commonest traffic violations. 这是常见的违反交通规则之例。
- These violations of the code must cease forthwith. 这些违犯法规的行为必须立即停止。