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Criminal case against Russian tycoon Polonsky over embezzlement of $41 mln reaches court

The criminal case against Russian businessman Sergei Polonsky, who is charged with embezzling 2.6 billion rubles ($41.2 mln) during the construction of two residential complexes was transferred to a court.

15:24 19.07.2016

Opposition-minded Petrozavodsk ex-mayor appeals her dismissal in Russian Supreme Court

Former opposition-minded mayor of Petrozavodsk, Galina Shirshina, has appealed her dismissal in the Supreme Court of Russia.

11:23 19.07.2016

Fraud charges brought against top-brass of Russian construction company - report

The Investigative Department of the Interior Ministry has brought charges in absentia against the owner of the “Energostroyinvest-holding” Anton Zingarevich and the CEO of the company Constantin Shishkin.

10:52 19.07.2016

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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