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Moscow Region court initiates restructuring of Trust bank ex-owner’s debts

The Moscow Region Commercial Court has initiated the procedure of debt restructuring on the request of Trust Bank against one of the former bank’s owners Nikolay Fetisov.

17:44 10.11.2017

Ex-Russian senator appeals 8.5-year sentence for $3.3 mln embezzlement

Former Russian senator and owner of Liviz liquor producer Alexander Sabadash has filed an appeal against his 8.5-year prison sentence for embezzling 190 million rubles ($3.3 million) from Bank Tavrichesky.

17:22 10.11.2017

Lawyer asks court to dismiss lawsuit on seizure of anti-corruption ex-official’s property

A lawyer of Dmitry Zakharchenko, former Russian anti-corruption official charged with receiving a large-scale bribe, has asked a court to dismiss a lawsuit of the Prosecutor General’s Office seeking to turn his client’s property to the state.

14:59 10.11.2017

Constitutional Court rules meetings of MPs and voters can be regulated by law

The Constitutional Court of Russia has ruled that legislators have a right to regulate the procedure of hosting a meeting between MPs and voters.

12:43 10.11.2017

Russian investigation into Ukrainian journalist charged with spying completed

Investigation into Ukrainian journalist Roman Sushchenko, who stands charged with espionage in Russia, was completed.

11:58 10.11.2017

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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).

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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.

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Soldiers jailed for killing US journalist Russell Bentley

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