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Witnesses in Kirovles embezzlement case to testify in January

The Leninsky District Court of Kirov will begin on January 18 and 19 interrogation of witnesses for the prosecution in the case against Russian opposition politician Alexey Navalny charged with embezzlement at the Kirovles timber company.

17:02 23.12.2016

Russian gang members receive prison terms for cashing $641 mln

Moscow’s Khamovnichesky District Court sentenced 13 gang members, who had illegally cashed 39 billion rubles (about $641 million), to prison terms varying from 2.5 to 4.5 years.

14:21 23.12.2016

Russian ex-governor Belykh appeals extension of his detention

Nikita Belykh, former governor of the Kirov region, who is accused of taking a large-scale bribe, has appealed a court’s ruling on extension of his detention.

13:45 23.12.2016

Lithuanian court upholds €35.6 mln antitrust fine for Gazprom - report

A court in Lithuania has upheld a €35.6 million fine imposed on Russia’s oil giant Gazprom for anti-competitive practices including overcharging customers and blocking rival suppliers, Lrytas.lt reported.

10:54 23.12.2016

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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