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Ex-head of Russia’s Komi Republic Torlopov put under house arrest

Moscow’s Basmanny District Court on Thursday placed former head of Russia’s Komi Republic Vladimir Torlopov, charged with creating an organized criminal group and large-scale fraud, under house arrest.

17:54 06.10.2016

Next hearing in case of Russian student accused of attempting to join ISIS set for Oct.10

The Moscow District Military Court will continue hearing a case against Varvara Karaulova (Alexandra Ivanova), the Moscow State University’s student, who stands charged with attempting to join the Islamic State militants in Syria, on October 10.

17:36 06.10.2016

Man accused of $19 mln exchange fraud goes on trial

The Frunzensky District Court of St. Petersburg will consider a criminal case against Vadim Ozeretskovsky, who stands charged with 1.2 billion rubles (over $19 million) exchange fraud.

16:55 06.10.2016

Another ex-head of Russia’s Komi Republic charged with fraud

Russian investigators have charged former head of Russia’s Komi Republic Vladimir Torlopov with creating an organized criminal group and large-scale fraud committed with the use of official position.

14:45 06.10.2016

Russian court extends detention for defendants in Vostochny Cosmodrome embezzlement case

A court in Khabarovsk has extended detention of defendants in the criminal case over the alleged embezzlement at the Vostochny Cosmodrome till January 12.

10:39 06.10.2016

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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