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Russia’s Culture Ministry official pleads not guilty to embezzlement

Boris Mazo, the head of the Department of the Administration of Property and Investment Policy of Russia’s Culture Ministry, pleaded not guilty to embezzling public funds allocated for restoration of cultural heritage sites.

13:33 16.03.2016

Alleged hackers accused of attempted cyber-attack on major banks face new charges

Nearly 30 alleged members of a criminal group accused of planning a series of massive cyber-attacks on major Russian banks and international payment systems face new charges.

12:57 16.03.2016

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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