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Federation Council committee comments on 'foreign agents' bill

The Federation Council's Committee discussed the draft law branding non-profit entities financed from abroad and engaged in politics as "foreign agents."

15:45 17.07.2012

Kremlin human rights activist wants end to 'outrageous' bills

The State Duma received a letter from Presidential Human Rights Council Chairman Mikhail Fedotov, requesting to suspend the adoption of the law on non-profit organizations, on the Criminal Code's defamation article and on the website blacklist.

15:18 17.07.2012

Volunteers law to be prepared for consideration by September

The team drafting a law to regulate volunteer activities plan to complete their work by September.

15:00 17.07.2012

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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