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Moscow court pardons Master-bank former executive

The Zamoskvoretsky District Court of Moscow has given Yevgeny Rogachyov, former chief of corporate business of Master-bank, a 4-year suspended sentence and pardoned him.

18:02 26.07.2017

Around 42% of Russians believe Dadayev guilty of Nemtsov murder – poll

Around 42 per cent of Russians believe that Zaur Dadayev, sentenced to 20 years in prison for the murder of opposition politician Boris Nemtsov, is guilty of the crime.

15:49 26.07.2017

Number of ECHR complaints from Russia down 4 times – Human Rights Commissioner

The number of complaints Russians filed with the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has been down fourfold.

14:08 26.07.2017

Prosecutors to decide on indictment against Russian Economy ex-minister Ulyukayev

A criminal case against Russia's former Economy Minister Alexey Ulyukayev, who stands charged with extorting a $2 million bribe, has been forwarded to the Prosecutor General’s Office for approval of indictment.

12:57 26.07.2017

Russian activist Dadin’s fine for unauthorized protest upheld

The Moscow City Court has upheld a lower court’s ruling to fine Russian activist Ildar Dadin 20,000 rubles ($330) for holding an unauthorized one-person picket near the Federal Security Service’s (FSB) building.

11:47 26.07.2017

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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