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Experts propose setting up special anti-corruption body

Experts of a working group for forming an open government have proposed setting up an anti-corruption federal body, which will be authorized to control the activities of top-ranking officials, carry out witness protection and temporary suspension of suspects.

18:02 22.03.2012

Corruption is commonplace in traffic police, kindergartens

Corruption in Russia is most deeply-rooted within traffic police, kindergartens and higher education institutions, according to a special report.

17:40 22.03.2012

Over $7 mln stolen from Moscow budget

Over 200 million rubles ($6.8 million) have been stolen from the Moscow budget.

16:38 22.03.2012

Rumors on bribes from influential Russians reach UK Supreme Court

The UK Supreme Court has satisfied the appeal by the Times newspaper, which was earlier found responsible in a libel action brought against it by a Metropolitan Police officer.

10:57 22.03.2012

Suspect in graft crackdown to remain in custody

The Moscow City Court has extended until May 24 the arrest of alleged accomplice of the investigator Nelly Dmitriyeva, who is involved in Magnitsky case and charged with accepting a $3 million bribe.

14:24 21.03.2012

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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