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Social networks face fines for involvement of minors into illegal activities - watchdog

Social networks Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, VKontakte, Odnoklassniki and YouTube video hosting service will be fined for failure to prevent distribution of calls for participation in the illegal January 23 rally targeted at minors, according to a statement of Russia’s communications agency Roskomnadzor.

17:55 27.01.2021

Review of controversial case against Russian hematologist set for February

The Moscow City Court has set reconsideration of a controversial case against well-known hematologist Elena Misyurina over the death of a patient for February 11.

15:46 27.01.2021

Genocide case opened over mass murders of Krasnodar Krai civilians in 1940s

A genocide case has been opened over mass shooting of civilians on Kuban, Krasnodar Krai, by Nazi criminals in 1942-1943.

14:53 27.01.2021

Regional lawmaker fined for organizing unauthorized January 23 rally

Lev Shlosberg, a lawmaker of the Pskov Regional Assembly, has been fined 20,000 rubles (about $300) for organizing an illegal rally held on January 23.

13:13 27.01.2021

Moscow court seizes Georgy Bedzhamov’s elite London mansion

The Tverskoy District Court of Moscow has attached one of the most luxurious real estate objects in London belonging to Georgy Bedzhamov, the former owner of Vneshprombank.

12:58 27.01.2021

Ex-Russian senator Sabadash detained as part of new embezzlement case

Ex-member of the Russian Federation Council and owner of Liviz liquor producer Alexander Sabadash has been detained on new embezzlement allegations until March 19.

11:59 27.01.2021

Moscow bars and restaurants again allowed to work round the clock

The Moscow City Government on Tuesday lifted a clock round operation ban for public catering enterprises, night clubs, bars, restaurants discoteques and other city’s recreation and entertainment organizations imposed as part of the fight against coronavirus.

10:11 27.01.2021

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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