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Ukrainian bank seeks $1 bln from Russia for assets in Crimea

Ukraine’s state bank Oschadbank has filed with the International Court of Arbitration a lawsuit against Russia demanding more than $1 billion for its lost assets in Crimea.

17:02 26.08.2016

Man charged with hostage taking in Moscow detained until October 24

The Presnensky District Court of Moscow has detained Aram Petrosyan charged with taking hostages in a branch of Citibank in Moscow, until October 24.

16:24 26.08.2016

Russian court releases cancer patient from jail after he turns to ECHR

A court in the city of Yekaterinburg had ruled to free Alexander Izyurov, 60, on the grounds of his serious illness.

14:47 26.08.2016

Alleged Russian hacker Seleznev found guilty by US jury – report

A jury trial in Seattle, Washington found Russian national Roman Seleznev guilty of committing cybercrimes which allegedly caused $170 million damage around the world.

13:52 26.08.2016

Convicted Moscow region ex-Deputy Finance Minister declared bankrupt

The Moscow Commercial Court declared former Deputy Finance minister of the Moscow region Valery Nosov, who had been sentenced to 14 years and 9 months for embezzlement, bankrupt.

12:55 26.08.2016

Man who allegedly took hostages in Moscow transferred to court

Aram Petrosyan, who allegedly took hostages in a branch of Citibank in Moscow, has been transferred to the Presnensky District Court of Moscow.

10:58 26.08.2016

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Russian courts allowed not to implement rulings of Europe's human rights court

Russia's Supreme Court proposed not to implement rulings of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) and the provisions of the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms (ECHR).

12:53 09.12.2025

Redomiciliation stalls: How sanctions are shaping new practices for Russian companies

The mechanism for redomiciliating foreign companies to Russian jurisdiction, in effect since 2018, has recently encountered serious obstacles. Taking into account the background of sanctions-related restrictions introduced in 2022 through 2025, it has become extremely difficult to achieve the goal. The situation gave rise to the phenomenon of dual domicile and led to a rise in the number of new litigations, both in Russia and abroad.

12:32 09.12.2025

Soldiers jailed for killing US journalist Russell Bentley

A military court in Donetsk sentenced three soldiers to up to 12 years in prison for torturing and killing Russell Bentley, a 63-year-old U.S. national who collaborated with Sputnik news agency.

14:05 08.12.2025