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USCA Case #25-7097 Document #2174448 Filed: 05/21/2026 Page 1 of 1
FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CIRCUIT
No. 25-7097
September Term, 2025
1:22-cv-00798-CJN
Filed On: May 21, 2026
Yukos Capital Limited, formerly known as
Yukas Capital S.A.R.L.,
Appellee
v.
Russian Federation,
Appellant
BEFORE: Srinivasan, Chief Judge; Pillard and Wilkins, Circuit Judges
ORDER
It is ORDERED, on the court's own motion, that the United States be invited to file a brief amicus curiae addressing the views of the United States on whether, under Article 45(1) of the Energy Charter Treaty, provisional application of the Treaty is inconsistent with Russia's constitution, laws, or regulations, particularly in light of the Russian Constitutional Court's 2020 Clarification. The brief may also address any other issue on appeal in which the United States determines it has an interest. The brief may not exceed 5,200 words and is due by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 18, 2026. The parties may file responses, not to exceed 3,000 words each, by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 2, 2026. In addition to electronic filing, paper copies of the submissions must be delivered to the court by the time and date due.
Per Curiam
FOR THE COURT:
Clifton B. Cislak, Clerk
BY:
Signature
Daniel J. Reidy
Deputy Clerk