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New Presidential anti-corruption directorate created in Russia

The State Duma supports the establishment of a special department in the Presidential Executive Office to combat corruption. The department will hold much broader authority than all previous anti-corruption organizations, the parliament members believe.

17:21 03.12.2013

Russian bailiffs collect 155 mln rubles in fines for corruption in 2012

Russian bailiffs have collected only 155 million rubles ($4.7 million) in fines for corruption related offenses out of the two billion rubles ($60.3 million) ordered by the courts in 2012.

14:35 03.12.2013

Transparency International releases 2013 Corruption Perceptions Index

Denmark and New Zealand share the highest ranking in Transparency International’s (TI) 2013 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), while Afghanistan, North Korea, and Somalia collectively occupy the lowest position on the list.

10:20 03.12.2013

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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