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Russian activist Dadin fined $185 for violating protest laws

The Tverskoy District Court on Friday fined activist Ildar Dadin 11,000 rubles (about $185) for violations during the unauthorized rally in central Moscow on June 12.

15:59 11.08.2017

Moscow court changes ruling in dispute between Navalny and Usmanov

The Moscow City Court has partially changed the ruling in favor of billionaire Alisher Usmanov in a libel lawsuit against Russian opposition politician Alexey Navalny.

14:58 11.08.2017

Rambler appeals against $8,500 fine imposed by Central Bank

Rambler Internet Holding has filed an appeal against a 500,000-ruble fine (about $8,500) imposed on the company by the Central Bank of Russia for refusal to provide user information.

13:56 11.08.2017

Video of brutal bear killing banned in Russia

A Russian court order to ban the distribution of video showing the brutal killing of a bear in Siberia has taken effect.

10:58 11.08.2017

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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