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Probe launched into operation of cell of banned AUE movement in Moscow detention center

Moscow investigators have opened a criminal case over operation of the banned movement Arestantskoye Ugulovnoye Yedinstvo / Criminal Unity of Inmates (AUE) in a penitentiary facility.

17:55 18.03.2021

Convicted ex-head of Russia’s Udmurtia freed from punishment on health grounds

A court in Russia’s Udmurtia on Thursday released ex-head of the Republic Alexander Solovyov, who had been sentenced to 10 years in high-security penal colony for bribery, of serving the punishment for health reasons.

16:17 18.03.2021

Russia’s Cabinet approves bill on compensations to foreigners stranded in emergency zones

The Government Commission on Legislative Drafting has approved an initiative on granting the right to receive compensation payments to foreign citizens and stateless persons who have found themselves stranded in emergency zones.

15:43 18.03.2021

Moscow court extends house arrest of Navalny allies accused of sanitary rule breaches

The Basmanny District Court on Thursday extended house arrest for three allies of Alexey Navalny as part of a case over sanitary and epidemiological violations during an unauthorized rally held in Moscow in winter.

14:21 18.03.2021

Former journalist Safronov to remain in detention until May in treason case

The Moscow City Court on Thursday upheld extension of detention of ex-newspaper journalist Ivan Safronov charged with treason until May 7.

13:39 18.03.2021

Russian Justice Ministry backs extension of moratorium on NPOs’ reports of foreign funding

The Russian Ministry of Justice has supported the Civic Chamber as to the extension of the moratorium on reporting about foreign financing by nonprofits (NPOs) until July 15, 2021, by issuing a respective proposal.

12:14 18.03.2021

Bill on seizure of cars for drunk driving submitted to Russia’s State Duma

Members of the State Assembly of Russia’s Republic of Bashkortostan have submitted a bill on the transport vehicle confiscation for repeated driving under the influence of alcohol to the lower house of parliament.

11:02 18.03.2021

Bankruptcy procedure against lawyer Yakubovsky extended for six months

The Moscow Regional Commercial Court has extended an asset sales procedure as part of bankruptcy proceedings against businessman and lawyer Dmitry Yakubovsky until September 5.

10:30 18.03.2021

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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