A Greek court has rejected a Russian request for the extradition of former media magnate Mr Vladimir Gusinsky, wanted by Moscow on suspicion of a $250 million fraud.
The appeals court said Mr Gusinsky, a one-time Kremlin insider and one of the super-rich "oligarchs" of post-Soviet Russia, was free to leave the country.
"The court ruled against extradition. It orders the [arrest]warrant to be made void and lift the restrictions of movement and return bail," presiding judge Nikos Fagiolas said.
Mr Gusinsky, travelling on a Russian and Israeli passport, was arrested in Athens in August on an international warrant. He is accused by Moscow of embezzlement and money-laundering.