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Sberbank files bankruptcy claim against Transaero

Sberbank has filed with the Commercial Court of St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region a bankruptcy claim against Transaero airlines.

16:31 19.10.2015

Ukrainian ex-president turns to ECHR to fight violation of his rights - lawyers

Ex-president of Ukraine, Victor Yanukovych, submitted his complaint against Ukraine to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) because of “repeated violations of his rights”.

14:45 19.10.2015

Bill tightening penalties for roofers reaches State Duma

Member of the Federation Council, Vadim Tyulpanov, has submitted a bill to the State Duma that would seriously tighten penalties for roofers.

13:38 19.10.2015

Bolotnaya activist Polikhovich granted parole

A court in the Ryazan Region on Monday granted parole for Alexei Polikhovich who had been convicted for participation in the riots on Bolotnaya Square on May 6, 2012.

11:50 19.10.2015

Thailand police arrest Russian man wanted by Interpol

Russian citizen convicted of embezzlement in absentia by a Novosibirsk court was arrested in Thai city of Pattaya by local police on Interpol request.

10:26 19.10.2015

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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