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Russian lawmakers to discuss legislative proposal to ban microfinance organizations

A bill envisaging to declare void a federal law on microfinance organizations has been submitted to the State Duma, the lower house of Russia’s parliament.

16:14 06.11.2020

Russian Justice Ministry intends for changing prison rules of conduct

The Justice Ministry of Russia has developed a draft order on changes in the prison rules of conduct, RAPSI has learnt in the Ministry’s press office.

15:09 06.11.2020

Russian MP proposes stiff fines for organizations rehabilitating Nazism

A Deputy Chair of the State Duma Irina Yarovaya has submitted a draft law on fines of up to 3 million rubles for organizations denying facts established by the Nurenberg Tribunal.

14:58 06.11.2020

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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).

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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.

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