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Egyptian plane crash case victim’s claim against insurer adjourned until Oct.18

The Basmanny District Court of Moscow has postponed the hearing of a lawsuit filed a victim in the case over Airbus A321 plane crash in Egypt against VTB-Strahovanie insurance company until October 18.

15:58 20.09.2016

Russian anti-corruption official appeals launch of criminal case against him

Legal defense of Dmitriy Zakharchenko, Russian anti-corruption official, who is suspected of obtaining 8.5 billion rubles ($130 million) by criminal means, has appealed launch of a criminal case against him.

14:30 20.09.2016

Aum Shinrikyo banned in Russia as terrorist organization

The Supreme Court on Tuesday declared Aum Shinrikyo a terrorist organization and banned its activity in Russia.

12:18 20.09.2016

Russian Supreme Court upholds opposition-minded Petrozavodsk ex-mayor’s dismissal

Russia’s Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal filed by former opposition-minded mayor of Petrozavodsk, Galina Shirshina, against her resignation.

11:27 20.09.2016

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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).

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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.

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