In 2003, Khodorkovsky was arrested for tax evasion and fraud; the charges against him were ostensibly connected to Menatep's purchase of shares in Apatit.

[9] In 2012, PhosAgro paid $344 million at a state tender to buy back a 26.7% share in Apatit, bringing the company's ownership to 76%.

[14] PhosAgro reported Total CO2e emissions (Direct + Indirect) for 31 December 2020 at 5,961 Kt (+113/+1.9% y-o-y).

[19] According to Sychev's statement, the conflict started after he didn't receive the agreed remuneration for defending PhosAgro's interests in court.

Alexander Gorbachev, a Russian businessman and former senior executive at PhosAgro, is suing the company for what he alleges is his rightful share of the business, a stake that is worth £1 billion at today's market value.