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Convicts in Nemtsov murder case turn to ECHR

Five convicted defendants in a criminal case over the murder of prominent Russian opposition politician Boris Nemtsov have filed appeals with the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR).

17:34 19.04.2018

Ex-top manager of major Russian insurer detained on suspicion of embezzlement

The Lefortovsky District Court of Moscow on Thursday detained Sergey Khachaturov, the former vice president of one of the largest insurance companies in Russia Rosgosstrakh (RGS Group), until June 16.

16:59 19.04.2018

Jurors find 19 Neo-Nazi gang members guilty of multiple crimes

Jury panel found nineteen members of a Neo-Nazi gang guilty of banditry, robbery and murder motivated by racial and national hatred.

13:00 19.04.2018

Two Russian women charged with abetting terrorism arrested in absentia

The Lefortovsky District Court of Moscow has issued an arrest warrant for Russian nationals Elvira Karayeva and Polina Atemaskina in absentia for alleged aiding and abetting the Islamic State terrorist organization banned in Russia.

12:05 19.04.2018

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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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