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Case of Moscow lawyer accused of $15 mln embezzlement to be heard on July 23

The Meshchansky District Court of Moscow is to examine the merits of the criminal case against Sergey Yuryev, the president of Moscow's bar association Mezhregion charged with embezzling 1 billion rubles (about $15 million), on July 23.

17:23 15.07.2020

Former vice-president of Rosgosstrakh insurer to appeal 8-year sentence

Sergey Khachaturov, former vice-president of Rosgosstrakh, the largest insurer in Russia, plans to appeal an 8-year prison sentence for his role in a stock fraud and money laundering scheme causing 8 billion rubles (over $112 million) loss, according to his lawyers.

13:52 15.07.2020

DIA seeking 1.7 bln rubles from former co-owners of Premier Credit Bank

Russia’s Deposit Insurance Agency (DIA), established to pay out deposits in the event a bank goes bankrupt, filed a claim in the Moscow Commercial Court seeking 1.7 billion rubles (about $24 million) from former co-owners of Premier Credit Bank.

10:05 15.07.2020

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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