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Russian gay activists file complaint with ECHR over Moscow rally ban

Gay marriage supporters who were prohibited from holding a rally in central Moscow have lodged a complaint with the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR).

16:59 21.10.2014

Bulgarian court rules against extradition of Putin critic to Russia

On Tuesday, The Sofia City Court has ruled against the extradition of businessman and human rights activist Nicolay Koblyakov to Russia, RIA Novosti reports.

15:17 21.10.2014

Siberian court acquits doctor in prescription dealing case

The Oktyabrsky District Court of Krasnoyarsk found Doctor Alevtina Khorinyak not guilty of selling a strong opiate medicinal drug out of jurisdiction, attorney Vyacheslav Bogdanov told RAPSI on Tuesday.

13:18 21.10.2014

Russia considers introducing mediation procedure for commercial disputes

Russia’s Supreme Court has proposed amendments to the Commercial Procedure Code and Tax Code introducing mediation.

12:11 21.10.2014

Death of Total CEO: drunken driving or traffic controller's mistake?

Air traffic control error or a mistake made by a drunken snowplow driver may have led to a deadly plane crash that killed CEO of the French oil company Total Christophe de Margerie at Moscow’s Vnukovo airport, Russia's Investigative Committee statement released on Tuesday reads.

10:47 21.10.2014

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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