Law & Legislation

Income support payments specified in Russia due to COVID-19 spread

A bill specifying income support payments to families with unemployed members over the coronavirus crisis has become law. The document signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin is published on the official website of legal information. The State Duma and the Federation Council backed the initiative on April 17.

14:19 24.04.2020

Bill on simplified access to Russian citizenship becomes law

The law simplifying the procedure of obtaining Russian citizenship by foreigners on Friday was enacted by President Vladimir Putin.

13:03 24.04.2020

Russian President grants witness immunity to ombudsmen

President Vladimir Putin has signed a bill granting the privilege of witness in civil and criminal proceedings to Russia’s and regional human rights commissioners into law.

12:21 24.04.2020

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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