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Probe into regional official accused of obstruction of journalist activity complete

Investigation into the head of a municipal settlement in Russia’s Republic of Khakassia Sergey Zaitsev, who had allegedly committed an assault upon a Russia TV channel camera crew member, has been completed.

15:49 19.07.2019

Businessman known for dispute with IKEA challenges false denunciation case sentence

Businessman Konstantin Ponomarev, known for his dispute with IKEA over rented diesel generators, has filed an appeal against an 8-year sentence given to him in a false denunciation case.

10:46 19.07.2019

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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