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Convicted actor Efremov seeks to reduce sentence in fatal car crash case

Mikhail Efremov and his defense in their appeal seek to mitigate the actor’s sentence.

17:54 24.06.2021

Federation Council approves new Investigative Committee powers in cases involving minors

The Federation Council has approved a bill vesting Russia’s Investigative Committee with extended powers to investigate cases of crimes of medium and lesser severity committed against minors.

15:01 24.06.2021

Defense lawyer for notorious Russian defendants gets 2.5 years of bribery mediation

Moscow’s Nikulinsky District Court on Thursday sentenced lawyer Alexander Vershinin defending several defendants in notorious cases to 2.5 years in penal colony for mediation in bribery.

14:32 24.06.2021

Russian citizen suspected of work for Ukrainian intelligence services

A treason case was opened against a resident of Simferopol, who had allegedly worked for Ukraine’s intelligence services\.

12:19 24.06.2021

Appeals instance upholds sentence of ex-Inter RAO board member for espionage

The First Appeals Court of General Jurisdiction has upheld sentence passed upon ex-board member of Inter RAO energy holding Karina Tsurkan for espionage.

10:22 24.06.2021

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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