Trial & Litigation

Detention of former newspaper journalist charged with treason prolonged for 3 months

The Moscow City Court on Monday extended detention of the former journalist for Kommersant newspaper Ivan Safronov charged with treason until January 7.

16:16 04.10.2021

Appeal against top cybersecurity executive's detention in treason case set for October 21

The Moscow City Court will hear an appeal filed against detention of the founder of a leading Russian cybersecurity company Ilya Sachkov charged with treason on October 21.

14:59 04.10.2021

Convicted ex-penitentiary official Korshunov seeks release from prison through illness

Ex- deputy director of the Federal Penitentiary Service (FSIN) Oleg Korshunov convicted of embezzlement has filed a motion seeking to release him because of grave illness.

13:35 04.10.2021

Top cybersecurity executive challenges detention in treason case

The chief executive of a leading Russian cybersecurity company Ilya Sachkov has filed an appeal against his detention in a treason case.

12:04 04.10.2021

Ex-Mayor of Russia’s Vladivostok arrested on graft allegations

A former Mayor of Russia’s Vladivostok Oleg Gumenyuk has been arrested on suspicion of taking bribes.

11:11 04.10.2021

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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