Trial & Litigation

Four New Greatness extremist activists get suspended terms, three ordered to jail

Four activists of the New Greatness (“Novoe Velichie”) movement on Thursday received suspended terms for organizing an extremist community, three other defendants were sentenced to imprisonment.

17:40 06.08.2020

Human rights body member to apply to Sri Lankan envoy over Russians arrested on island

Member of the Russian Presidential Human Rights Council Standing Commission on International Cooperation in Human Rights Alexander Brod is going to send an application to a Sri Lankan envoy in defense of the rights of Russians arrested on the island on the insect collection allegations.

15:43 06.08.2020

Seizure of assets owned by eight former executives of Vneshprombank upheld

The Ninth Commercial Court of Appeals has dismissed appeals against seizure of immovable assets belonging to eight former top managers of Vneshprombank.

14:56 06.08.2020

Seven New Greatness movement case defendants found guilty of extremism

Moscow’s Lyublinsky District Court on Thursday found activists of the New Greatness (“Novoe Velichie”) movement guilty of organizing an extremist community.

13:51 06.08.2020

House arrest of U.S. investor Calvey prolonged for three months

House arrest of Baring Vostok investment company's founder Michael Calvey charged in a 2.5-billion-ruble (about $40 million) embezzlement case has been extended until November 13.

12:32 06.08.2020

Detention of widow of killed St. Petersburg rapper appealed

Detention of the widow of rapper Alexander Yushko known as Andy Cartwright, Marina Kokhal charged with the husband’s murder, has been appealed.

11:00 06.08.2020

Three defendants in child trafficking case to stay detained till mid-September

The Moscow City Court has upheld detention of three obstetrics and gynecology doctors accused of the surrogacy mothers’ children trade.

10:25 06.08.2020

Top news

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