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Russian mobile operator MegaFon files lawsuit against antimonopoly watchdog

One of the Russian largest mobile operators, MegaFon, has filed a lawsuit against the Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) with the Moscow Commercial Court.

17:56 15.08.2017

Prosecutors appeal return of Khrunichev Space Center’s $6 mln embezzlement case

Prosecutors in the criminal case over embezzlement of 360 million rubles (about $6 million) at the Khrunichev Space Center have appealed a court ruling to return the case.

16:50 15.08.2017

Yugra seeks to join Prosecutor General’s Office to its dispute with Central Bank

Yugra bank, one of the top 30 banks, has asked the Moscow Commercial Court to join the Prosecutor General’s Office to its dispute with the Central Bank of Russia.

15:20 15.08.2017

Vneshprombank ex-president’s sentence for $2 bln embezzlement reduced by 6 months

The Moscow City Court has reduced the sentence given to Vneshprombank ex-president Larisa Markus for embezzling 113.5 billion rubles (about $2 billion) from 9 to 8.5 years in prison.

14:02 15.08.2017

Cyprus extradites Russian citizen charged with murder organization

Russian national charged with organizing a murder has been extradited from Cyprus.

12:55 15.08.2017

Prosecutor asks to sentence Novosibirsk ex-governor to 4 years in prison

A prosecutor in the criminal case against former governor of the Novosibirsk Region Vasily Yurchenko, charged with abuse of office, has asked a court to sentence the defendant to four years in a penal colony.

10:58 15.08.2017

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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