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State Duma approves bill on penalties for illegal abortion

Russia’s State Duma on Tuesday adopted in the second and third readings a bill on penalties for illegal abortion.

18:10 01.07.2014

Aeroflot proposes 10 year imprisonment for in-flight brawls

Russia’s largest air carrier Aeroflot has proposed that in-flight brawls be considered a criminal offence punishable by up to 10 years in prison, a company representative told RIA Novosti.

16:07 01.07.2014

Russian upper house to hear bill on daylight savings time on July 9

Russia's upper house of parliament will review a daylight savings time bill on July 9, Deputy Speaker of the Federation Council Yevgeny Bushmin told RIA Novosti on Tuesday.

13:44 01.07.2014

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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