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Ex-Yukos security chief sentenced to life appeals for pardon

Former Yukos security chief Alexey Pichugin sentenced to life in prison has filed a petition for pardon.

20:41 12.07.2017

Detention of mayor Koshurnikov gets extended once again

The Basmanny District Court of Moscow has extended detention of Denis Koshurnikov, the mayor of Pereslavl-Zalessky, charged with abuse of office that led to grave consequences, until October 16.

17:32 12.07.2017

Prosecutor seeks prison terms from 17 years to life for Nemtsov murder case defendants

A prosecutor has requested to sentence defendants in the case over the murder of prominent Russian opposition politician Boris Nemtsov to prison terms varying from 17 years to life.

14:35 12.07.2017

Russian tycoon Polonsky sentenced to 5 years in prison, released from punishment

The Presnensky District Court of Moscow on Wednesday sentenced Russian businessman Sergey Polonsky to 5 years in prison for large-scale embezzlement but released him from punishment.

12:38 12.07.2017

Treason trial of former Ukrainian president Yanukovych to resume in August - report

The Obolonsky District Court of Kiev has postponed the trial of ex-president of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovych, who stands charged with treason, until August 3.

11:48 12.07.2017

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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