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Latvian parliament considers law to suspend residence permits for Russian citizens

Latvia’s parliament approved, in the first reading, amendments to an immigration law that stipulate the suspension of residence permits for Russian investors, BNS agency reported on Thursday, citing the parliament’s website.

17:32 30.10.2014

Russia mulls bill to prohibit using children in adult advertisements

A bill prohibiting the use of children in adult-focused advertisements was submitted to the Russian State Duma on Thursday, TASS has reported.

10:52 30.10.2014

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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