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Russian lower house introduces criminal liability for Ponzi scheme organizing

The State Duma, Russia’s lower house of parliament, adopted in both the second and third reading on Tuesday a government bill that would introduce criminal liability for organizing large Ponzi schemes.

18:56 16.03.2016

Putin urges to update Russian anti-doping regulations

Russian President Vladimir Putin during the meeting with Cabinet members on Wednesday called for modernization of anti-doping legislation.

18:19 16.03.2016

Russia’s Investigative Committee proposes to tighten alcohol sale rules

The Investigative Committee of Russia has proposed to introduce administrative and criminal liability for distance selling alcohol.

15:26 16.03.2016

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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