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Political activist claims Navalny caused him moral damage by June 12 rally

The SERB political group leader Igor Beketov has filed a lawsuit against Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny claiming compensation for moral damages caused by unauthorized rally on June 12.

16:01 21.08.2017

Prosecutor seeks 5 years in prison for patriotic front leader charged with extremism

A prosecutor has asked the Vakhitovsky District Court in Kazan, Tatarstan, to sentence the leader of the Tatarian Patriotic Front “Golden Horde” Danis Safargali to 5 years in prison for extremism.

15:22 21.08.2017

Moscow court overturns seizure of Mari El ex-head’s assets

The Moscow City Court has overturned a lower court’s decision to seize the assets of ex-head of Russia’s Mari El Republic Leonid Markelov charged with receiving a large-scale bribe.

13:37 21.08.2017

Vladivostok ex-mayor charged with bribery asks Putin for defense

Former Vladivostok mayor Igor Pushkarev charged with abuse of office and bribery has asked President Vladimir Putin to protect him “for the sake of justice.”

10:58 21.08.2017

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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