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Release of Russian eccentric artist Pavlensky in vandalism case upheld

The Dzerzhinsky District Court in St. Petersburg has upheld a ruling to release Russian eccentric performance artist Pyotr Pavlensky from punishment in the vandalism case over burning tyres.

17:32 28.02.2017

Google proposes settlement to Russian antimonopoly watchdog

Google has proposed Russia’s Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) to settle dispute over corporation’s refusal to comply with the antimonopoly watchdog’s ruling.

15:45 28.02.2017

Criminal case against woman sentenced for sharing video to be reviewed

The Supreme Court of Russia has ordered the Kurgan Regional Court’s presidium to review a criminal case against Yevgeniya Chudnovets, former kindergarten teacher, who was sentenced for distribution of pornography by sharing video in a social network.

14:05 28.02.2017

Russian Supreme Court backs bill on penalty for inducing to suicide

The Supreme Court of Russia has recognized a bill introducing punishment for inducement to commit suicide as a justified initiative.

13:57 28.02.2017

Moscow court to hear appeal against Browder’s arrest in absentia

The Moscow City Court will consider an appeal against a lower court’s ruling to arrest Hermitage Capital Management CEO William Browder in absentia on March 22.

12:59 28.02.2017

Russian Supreme Court vacated 36 sentences based on ECHR rulings in 2016 - Chairman

Russia’s Supreme Court in 2016 overturned 36 imposed sentences because of violations found by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR).

11:15 28.02.2017

Russian courts in most cases take side of foreign investors – Supreme Court’s Chairman

Russian courts review more and more cases involving foreign investors and are determined to uphold their rights.

10:38 28.02.2017

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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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