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Investigation into Orthodox activist over exhibition attack completed

The investigation into the case of Lyudmila Yesipenko, an activist of ultra-conservative Orthodox group Bozhya Volya (God’s Will), who stands accused of vandalizing an art exhibition, had been completed.

17:39 10.05.2016

Russia's kickboxing champion of Europe to be tried on drug-related charges

City investigators had finished an investigation into criminal case against former two-times kickboxing champion of Europe and former officer of the Russian anti-drug agency Alexander Bolshakov, who was allegedly involved in drug smuggling and illicit firearms trafficking.

15:47 10.05.2016

Rights of paralyzed Russian national sentenced for fraud violated - ECHR

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled on Tuesday that the rights of Vladimir Topekhin, a paralyzed Russian national sentenced to four years in correctional colony for fraud, were vilolated in part.

14:31 10.05.2016

Alleged murderer of bikers in Moscow Region faces charges

The Moscow Region investigators have brought charges against a man who is allegedly behind murder of five bikers.

12:50 10.05.2016

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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