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AFK Sistema files claim against bailiffs over share arrest

Russian AFK Sistema holding company and its subsidiary Sistema-Invest filed a claim with the Moscow Commercial Court blaming bailiffs, who reportedly blocked dividends on shares seized under a restraining order.

17:49 28.07.2017

Russian Nanoelectro files application to enforce Moscow $263,000 award in U.S. court

Russian Nanoelectro Research and Production Company has turned to the Massachusetts federal court seeking to recognize and enforce an award rendered by the International Commercial Arbitration Court at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (the ICAC at the RF CCI) in Moscow over its dispute with U.S. Alphysica.

16:01 28.07.2017

Seven suspects in plotting terror attacks arrested in Russia

Seven people have been arrested on suspicion of planning terrorist attacks in St. Petersburg.

15:23 28.07.2017

Russian lawyer suspected of attempt at fraud

A criminal case has been opened against a lawyer on suspicion of the attempt at fraud.

14:57 28.07.2017

Case of Moscow unauthorized rally participant set for July 31

The Tverskoy District Court will begin hearing the case against Dmitry Krepkin, a participant of the unauthorized March 26 rally in Moscow, who stands charged with attacking a police officer.

13:42 28.07.2017

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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