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Military court opens trial of Federal Guard Service General

A court in Russia’s Astrakhan Region has begun trial of the Federal Guard Service (FSO) General Gennady Lopyrev, who stands charged with taking a grand bribe.

17:50 26.09.2017

Number of suicides in Moscow detention facilities drops – ombudsman

A considerable drop in the number of suicides committed in Moscow detention facilities was recorded in 2017, the capital city’s human rights commissioner Tatiana Potyayeva said during a press conference on Tuesday.

16:21 26.09.2017

Case on bankruptcy of Honda dealer resumed in Russia

The Ninth Commercial Court of Appeals has resumed hearing of a bankruptcy case against Aoyama Motors, Honda dealership in Russia.

15:59 26.09.2017

Gogol Center theater actors summoned for questioning in embezzlement case

All actors of the Gogol Center theater have been summoned to the Investigative Committee of Russia for questioning as part of embezzlement case.

14:54 26.09.2017

Prosecutor seeks 6 years in prison for Russian Basketball Federation ex-chief

Prosecutor has demanded a 6-year prison term for ex-president of the Russian Basketball Federation (RBF) Yulia Anikeyeva, who stands charged with embezzlement of 44 million rubles (about $766,000 at the current exchange rate).

12:08 26.09.2017

Moscow court to review appeal against recovery of $9.5 million from Rosneft

The Ninth Commercial Court of Appeals will hear an appeal filed by Russia’s largest oil corporation Rosneft against recovery of 548 million rubles (about $9.5 million) in favor of Nordstar Tower business center’s managing company, on November 9.

11:49 26.09.2017

Internationally wanted alleged ISIS member arrested in Russia

A 30-year old man, who had been put on the Interpol wanted list for alleged participation in the Islamic State (ISIS) terrorist organization banned in Russia, was arrested in Irkutsk.

10:49 26.09.2017

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

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

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Soldiers jailed for killing US journalist Russell Bentley

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