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Ukraine suspends extradition of suspect in Putin assassination attempt

The Ukrainian Prosecutor General's Office has confirmed the suspension of Adam Osmayev's extradition proceedings. Osmayev, born in Grozny, Chechnya, is suspected of planning an attempt on the life of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

12:20 21.08.2012

Timchenko sues Gazprom for $3 mln

On Monday the Moscow Commercial Court set October 8 to hear a complaint filed by Gennady Timchenko's Stroytransgaz to recover $3 million from Gazprom.

11:29 21.08.2012

Anonymous allegedly hacks into Pussy Riot court website

A hacker group alleged to be affiliated with Anonymous took over the website of Moscow's Khamovnichesky District Court on Tuesday, using the opportunity to post anti-government slogans and obscene film clips of flamboyant Bulgarian singer Aziz. Last Friday, the Khamovnichesky District Court handed down a guilty verdict and sentenced Pussy Riot members for hooliganism in the Cathedral of Christ the Savior.

10:53 21.08.2012

SCF subsidiary ex-CEO to stand trial for $67 mln embezzlement

On September 7, Yuri Privalov, the former head of a Sovcomflot subsidiary, will face charges of embezzling over $67 million.

10:10 21.08.2012

Russian FM speaks out against interference in Pussy Riot case

Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has stated that it inadmissible to interfere in the legal process, including in the Pussy Riot case.

17:50 20.08.2012

Charity files defamation suit against Moscow radio station

The Federation Fund, which gained infamy in late 2010 for the scandalous aftermath of its star-studded charity gala featuring a memorable vocal performance by President Putin, has submitted claims for defamation against a radio station and two Moscow journalists in connection with the gala fallout.

17:06 20.08.2012

Prosecutor's office receives 140 complaints about Madonna's show

Roughly 140 St. Petersburg residents have complained to the prosecutors office that Madonna broke the law during her performance on August 9.

16:32 20.08.2012

Police search for Pussy Riot accomplices

The Interior Ministry's Moscow Main Investigative Department is investigating a criminal case against the accomplices in the Pussy Riot case, it told RIA Novosti on Monday. Last week, the Kamovnichesky District Court sentenced three Pussy Riot members to two years in prison.

16:05 20.08.2012

Johnson & Johnson subsidiary wants off monopolist list

he Moscow Commercial Court will review on September 24 a Johnson & Johnson (J&J) subsidiary's lawsuit against the antitrust watchdogs order to include the company on its monopolist list.

15:46 20.08.2012

Putin hopes for settlement between Nornickel major shareholders

President Vladimir Putin has expressed hope that the Norilsk Nickel Mining and Metallurgical Company's major shareholders will reach a settlement in favor of the company and its personnel.

15:18 20.08.2012

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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