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Executive order on destroying banned food imports appealed in Russian Supreme Court

The Consumer Rights Protection Association has filed an appeal with the Russian Supreme Court against the presidential executive order on economic measures to ensure security of the Russian Federation and a government resolution on destroying banned food imports.

17:50 13.08.2015

Russian member of Ukraine’s Right Sector sentenced to 18 months

The Chernovsky District Court of Chita (Trans-Baikal Territory) has sentenced a local resident who joined the Right Sector, a Ukrainian organization banned in Russia, to 18 months in a penal colony.

16:55 13.08.2015

Russia ready to contest property seizure abroad

Russia is ready to petition national courts regarding the seizure of property abroad if the affected Russian companies consider it necessary.

16:01 13.08.2015

Cypriot firm and Russian Finance Ministry may settle dispute over Crimean bonds

Cypriot company DRGN Ltd and the Russian Finance Ministry will negotiate an out of court settlement of a 142 million euro dispute regarding Crimea’s bond loan.

14:30 13.08.2015

Russian investigators open case on humiliation and discrimination of disabled person

Russian investigators have opened a case on humiliation of a person’s dignity after an incident at a Nizhny Novgorod café involving the family of famous model Natalia Vodianova.

12:02 13.08.2015

Insurance company’s ex-CEO charged with embezzling $3 mln flees abroad – report

Former CEO of the Yugoria insurance company, Vladimir Volkov, charged with the embezzlement of 200 million rubles ($3mln) and abuse of power has fled to Europe.

11:01 13.08.2015

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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