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Dadin’s lawsuit over compensation for unlawful prosecution set for May 31

The Zheleznodorozhny City Court of the Moscow Region will review a lawsuit filed by Russian activist Ildar Dadin demanding 5 million rubles ($89,200) from the Finance Ministry, on May 31.

17:43 15.05.2017

Man acquitted of double homicide demands $23,000 from Russian authorities

Russian national Sergey Senin acquitted by jurors of double homicide has filed a claim with court seeking to collect over 1.3 million rubles ($23,000) in compensation from the Finance Ministry.

16:50 15.05.2017

Search of Chelyabinsk Region ex-governor suspected of taking bribes appealed

A court ruling to put former governor of Russia’s Chelyabinsk Region Mikhail Yurevich suspected of taking 26 million rubles ($451,600) in bribes on the federal and international wanted list has been appealed.

14:59 15.05.2017

Russian oil companies’ claim against AFK Sistema set for June 6

The Commercial Court of the Republic of Bashkortostan will hear a 106.6 billion ruble lawsuit ($1.9 billion) lodged by Rosneft and Bashneft against AFK Sistema holding company on June 6.

10:34 15.05.2017

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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).

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