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Convicts in Nemtsov murder case turn to ECHR

Five convicted defendants in a criminal case over the murder of prominent Russian opposition politician Boris Nemtsov have filed appeals with the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR).

17:34 19.04.2018

Ex-top manager of major Russian insurer detained on suspicion of embezzlement

The Lefortovsky District Court of Moscow on Thursday detained Sergey Khachaturov, the former vice president of one of the largest insurance companies in Russia Rosgosstrakh (RGS Group), until June 16.

16:59 19.04.2018

Dagestan education official to stand embezzlement trial in Moscow

A criminal case against deputy education minister of Russia’s Republic of Dagestan, who stands charged with embezzling 97 million rubles ($1.6 million), has been forwarded to the Gagarinsky District Court of Moscow for hearing.

15:31 19.04.2018

Jurors find 19 Neo-Nazi gang members guilty of multiple crimes

Jury panel found nineteen members of a Neo-Nazi gang guilty of banditry, robbery and murder motivated by racial and national hatred.

13:00 19.04.2018

Two Russian women charged with abetting terrorism arrested in absentia

The Lefortovsky District Court of Moscow has issued an arrest warrant for Russian nationals Elvira Karayeva and Polina Atemaskina in absentia for alleged aiding and abetting the Islamic State terrorist organization banned in Russia.

12:05 19.04.2018

Ex-Nizhny Novgorod government executive wanted on bribery charges

The former Nizhny Novgorod government executive Oleg Kondrashov has been put on the wanted list in a 17-million-ruble bribery case ($280,000).

11:38 19.04.2018

President Putin signs law on new measure of restraint

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed amendments to the national Criminal Procedure Code introducing prohibition of certain actions as a new measure of restraint.

10:45 19.04.2018

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Russian courts allowed not to implement rulings of Europe's human rights court

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Redomiciliation stalls: How sanctions are shaping new practices for Russian companies

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Soldiers jailed for killing US journalist Russell Bentley

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