Trial & Litigation

Sentencing of ex-Khabarovsk governor in Rosneft embezzlement case set for February 16

Moscow’s Zamoskvoretsky District Court will deliver sentence against ex-governor of Russia’s Khabarovsk Region Victor Ishayev charged with embezzling more than 7.5 million rubles (over $100,000) from Rosneft oil company on February 16.

17:43 11.02.2021

Controversial case against Russian hematologist postponed until spring

The Moscow City Court on Thursday rescheduled review of a controversial case against well-known hematologist Elena Misyurina over the death of a patient for March 4.

16:07 11.02.2021

Ninety criminal cases opened against unlawful rally participants – police

Ninety cases have been opened over crimes committed during unauthorized rallies held in January and February.

13:56 11.02.2021

Chief accountant of Russian embassy in Israel gets 6 years for $700K embezzlement

Moscow’s Nagatinsky District Court has sentenced chief accountant of Russia’s embassy in Israel Natalya Zhuravleva to 6 years in penal colony fo embezzling around 50 million rubles (about $700,000) of budget funds.

10:56 11.02.2021

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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).

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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.

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