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Convicted opposition activist Dadin seeks review of his case

Russian activist Ildar Dadin sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for numerous violations of protest laws has filed a motion with the Supreme Court to reconsider his case.

17:18 13.02.2017

Woman sentenced for sharing video turns down pardon in favor of other inmates

Evgeniya Chudnovets, kindergarten teacher, who was sentenced for distribution of pornography by sharing video in a social network, will not seek out pardon.

14:52 13.02.2017

Ukraine complains to WTO over Russian ban on transit of goods

Kiev has filed an application with the World Trade Organization (WTO) over imposing restrictions by Russia on transit of Ukrainian goods to Third Countries.

12:47 13.02.2017

Moscow court to consider case of man who allegedly fought for terrorists in Syria

The Moscow District Military Court on Monday will review a criminal case against Kyrgyzstan national Islamdzon Zakhidov charged with fighting in Syria on the side of Jabhat al-Nusra terrorist organization banned in Russia.

11:45 13.02.2017

Alleged co-conspirator of tycoon Ablyazov suspected of embezzlement detained in Kazakhstan

Chief editor of Kazakh Tribuna newspaper, Zhanolat Mamay, was detained in criminal case related to alleged embezzlement from BTA Bank by its former owner Mukhtar Ablyazov.

10:58 13.02.2017

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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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