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Probe into case against Russian Komi Republic’s ex-head extended till September

Investigators have extended investigation into a criminal case against Vyacheslav Gaizer, former head of Russia’s Komi Republic who stands charged with fraud and organized crime related violations, until September 18.

17:58 14.03.2016

Bill on fines for selling sanctioned products reaches State Duma

A bill introducing fines for distributing foreign food products embargoed by Russia has been submitted to the State Duma.

13:41 14.03.2016

Refusal to reclassify Nemtsov murder charges upheld

The Moscow City Court has upheld refusal to reclassify the murder of Russian opposition politician Boris Nemtsov as a more serious crime, “an attempt on the life of a government or public figure”.

12:03 14.03.2016

Moscow court dismisses Google’s lawsuit over Mobile App distribution

The Moscow Commercial Court dismissed on Monday a lawsuit filed by Google against Russia’s Federal Antimonopoly Service’s (FAS) order on distribution of Google Play mobile application.

11:05 14.03.2016

Gangsters behind robberies in Novosibirsk sentenced up to 18 years in prison

The Novosibirsk Regional Court has sentenced members of a gang, responsible for 14 crimes including robberies, to prison terms varying from 10 to 18 years.

10:34 14.03.2016

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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