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Tax evasion charges brought against infamous businessman Bykov

Investigators for the Krasnoyarsk Region and Khakassia have charged businessman Anatoly Bykov with tax evasion on a large scale.

17:44 26.07.2021

Russia’s Prosecutor General orders tougher supervision over cases filed with ECHR

Russian Prosecutor General Igor Krasnov has ordered to strengthen supervision over the legality of actions and procedural decisions in criminal cases, in which citizens filed complaints with the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR).

16:17 26.07.2021

Prosecuted ex-journalist Safronov questioned in his defense lawyer’s case

Investigators have questioned former journalist Ivan Safronov, who stands charged with treason, as a witness in a criminal case against his attorney Ivan Pavlov.

15:09 26.07.2021

Russian Cabinet supports entry procedure for labor migrants arriving to prepare mass events

The Government Law-Making Commission has backed an initiative to make easier the rules governing the entry of labor migrants to Russia when those arrive to work in the framework of preparation of international sports competitions and other events.

14:40 26.07.2021

Cabinet’s Law-Making Commission backs bill to seize debtors’ foreign travel passports

The Government Law-Making Commission has backed a legislative proposal to seize foreign travel passports from citizens having debts or other restrictions for travelling abroad, Chairman of the Board of the Association of Lawyers of Russia Vladimir Gruzdev has told RAPSI.

13:30 26.07.2021

Russian minors’ ombudsman pushes for support for all categories of families with children

Russia’s Child Rights Commissioner Anna Kuznetsova stresses that complex support measures must be applied to all categories of families with children.

12:58 26.07.2021

Arrest warrant upheld for ex-director of Navalny’s foundation in absentia

The Moscow City Court on Monday upheld arrest in absentia of Ivan Zhdanov, a former director of the foundation established by Alexey Navalny, which had been declared extremist by court, as part of a case over deliberate non-compliance with court decisions.

11:27 26.07.2021

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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