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Putin: State Duma reaction to Magnitsky Law appropriate

The State Duma's reaction to the adoption of the Magnitsky Law is "an emotional, but appropriate response", Russian President Vladimir Putin said at an annual press conference in Moscow. This refers to the amendment that will close adoption agencies and will terminate the U.S.-Russian agreement on the child adoption.

14:29 20.12.2012

Dima Yakovlev Law to go through third reading at State Duma on Friday

The State Duma will consider the "Dima Yakovlev Law" in the third reading on Friday. The amendments to this will prohibit the adoption of Russian children by U.S. citizens and will also expand its scope, affecting not only Americans who violate the rights of Russian nationals, but citizens of all countries.

13:22 20.12.2012

State Duma to draft new law on women serving in the army

A group of State Duma legislators is drafting a law providing for Russian women to be able to serve in the military alongside their conscripted male peers.

12:56 20.12.2012

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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