News

Russian FM speaks out against interference in Pussy Riot case

Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has stated that it inadmissible to interfere in the legal process, including in the Pussy Riot case.

17:50 20.08.2012

Charity files defamation suit against Moscow radio station

The Federation Fund, which gained infamy in late 2010 for the scandalous aftermath of its star-studded charity gala featuring a memorable vocal performance by President Putin, has submitted claims for defamation against a radio station and two Moscow journalists in connection with the gala fallout.

17:06 20.08.2012

Prosecutor's office receives 140 complaints about Madonna's show

Roughly 140 St. Petersburg residents have complained to the prosecutors office that Madonna broke the law during her performance on August 9.

16:32 20.08.2012

Police search for Pussy Riot accomplices

The Interior Ministry's Moscow Main Investigative Department is investigating a criminal case against the accomplices in the Pussy Riot case, it told RIA Novosti on Monday. Last week, the Kamovnichesky District Court sentenced three Pussy Riot members to two years in prison.

16:05 20.08.2012

Johnson & Johnson subsidiary wants off monopolist list

he Moscow Commercial Court will review on September 24 a Johnson & Johnson (J&J) subsidiary's lawsuit against the antitrust watchdogs order to include the company on its monopolist list.

15:46 20.08.2012

Putin hopes for settlement between Nornickel major shareholders

President Vladimir Putin has expressed hope that the Norilsk Nickel Mining and Metallurgical Company's major shareholders will reach a settlement in favor of the company and its personnel.

15:18 20.08.2012

Penitentiary service sues SMP Bank for $920k

The Moscow Commercial Court will hear on October 24 the Penitentiary Service's lawsuit to recover $920,000 from SMP Bank.

14:48 20.08.2012

Bill on tougher punishment for inciting child drinking submitted to Duma

The government has submitted to the State Duma a bill envisaging strict punishment for inciting children and teenagers to drink alcohol.

14:14 20.08.2012

Lawsuit contesting Bank of Moscow shares transfer to be handled on Sep.4

The Moscow Commercial Court will hear an individual's lawsuit against the VTB bank and the Moscow Property Management Department on September 4. The lawsuit seeks to quash the transfer of the Moscow government's Bank of Moscow shares to VTB.

13:51 20.08.2012

Court launches Domodedovo terrorist act trial

The Moscow Regional Court will begin hearing the Domodedovo airport terrorist case attack on Monday.

13:30 20.08.2012

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