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Alleged assailant of Russian journalist partially admits guilt

Alleged assailant, who wounded prominent Russian journalist Tatyana Felgenhauer with a knife, Boris Grits, has partially pleaded guilty during the first court hearing on the matter.

17:11 18.04.2018

Pussy Riot member gets 100 hours of community service for Telegram action

Maria Alyokhina, a member of the infamous feminist punk group Pussy Riot, on Wednesday received 100 hours of compulsory community service for unauthorized action against blocking of Telegram messenger.

15:22 18.04.2018

U.S. national appeals 3-year-long sentence in Russia for fraud

U.S. national George Hager convicted of $7 million fraud in Russia has appealed a 3-year prison sentence given to him by Moscow’s Presnensky District Court on April 10.

12:39 18.04.2018

Ex-top manager of Russian Credit bank put in detention on embezzlement charges

Moscow’s Basmanny District Court has ordered detention of the former deputy board chairman of Russian Credit bank Dmitry Glazachev until May 30.

11:49 18.04.2018

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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).

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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.

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