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Russian court rules to detain man charged with instigating hatred towards police

A court in the town of Tver ruled to toughen up pretrial restrictions imposed on Shamil Kazakov standing charged with extremism and placed under house arrest by remanding him into custody.

19:08 22.07.2016

Defense of high-ranking investigator appeals his detention in corruption criminal case

Defense of the head of Russian Investigative Committee’s Internal Security’s Directorate, Mikhail Maksimenko, suspected of receiving large-scale bribe, has appealed his detention.

16:56 22.07.2016

Investigators seek to extend detention of Vladivostok mayor charged with bribery

The Moscow Basmanny District Court is to review a motion of investigators seeking to extend detention of Igor Pushkarev, the Vladivostok Mayor charged with abuse of office and commercial bribery, on July 26.

14:17 22.07.2016

Detention of Russian student Karaulova charged with attempting to join ISIS extended

The Lefortovsky District Court of Moscow on Friday extended the detention for Varvara Karaulova (Alexandra Ivanova), a student of the Moscow State University who stands charged with attempting to join the Islamic State militants in Syria, till September 27.

13:32 22.07.2016

Russia’s Constitutional Court says protesters have right to duct-tape their mouths

The Russia’s Constitutional Court has permitted protesters to duct-tape their mouths, as well as make drawings and place stickers on their faces saying such actions are an expression of opinion on the part of protesters having, nevertheless, reminded that the use of masks, balaclavas, or objects designated to disguise faces violates the law and incurs administrative liability.

12:45 22.07.2016

Alleged “Russian spy” Fishenko sentenced to 10 years in U.S. prison

Alexander Fishenko, main defendant in the criminal case over illegal export of microelectronic components from the United States for use by Russia's military was sentenced to 10 years in prison.

10:48 22.07.2016

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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