Below is a translation of Mikhail Khodorkovsky’s second statement on his announced hunger strike in support of former Yukos general counsel Vasily Alexanyan, who is being denied urgent medical treatment while being held in pre-trial detention. The first statement can be read here, and more information is here. Statement In connection with the publication in the press of my declaration dated 29th of January, 2008, for the attention of the Prosecutor General of Russia, I find it necessary to explain the following: Modern Russia’s legal system has reached a new stage in its development. My friend, lawyer and former colleague, Vasily Aleksanyan is forced under torture to testify against me.