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Bill on Russian Constitutional Court powers enacted into law

A bill on powers and formation order of the country’s Constitutional Court on Monday became law. A corresponding document signed by President Vladimir Putin was published on the official website of legal information.

17:28 09.11.2020

Bill envisaging establishment of first federal territory in Russia reaches State Duma

A bill on creation of the first federal territory Sirius in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai has been submitted for discussion to the lower house of the Russian parliament, the State Duma.

16:13 09.11.2020

Putin signs law banning Russia’s Ombudsman from keeping foreign bank accounts

President Vladimir Putin on Monday signed a bill prohibiting Russia’s Human Righs Commissioner to have accounts with foreign banks into law.

15:45 09.11.2020

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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.

14:05 08.12.2025