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Russian court reduces fine for blogger sentenced for extremism

The Moscow City Court reduced Thursday a 500,000-rubles fine imposed on famous Russian blogger Anton Nosik who had been convicted and sentenced for extremism.

16:27 15.12.2016

Yukos ADR holders lose bid to enforce arbitral award in Sweden's Supreme Court

Sweden's Supreme Court dismissed an application filed by four Spanish investment funds, holders of Yukos American Depositary Receipts, that sought enforcement of an arbitral award against Russia.

13:24 15.12.2016

Moscow court upholds extension of detention for Ukrainian journalist charged with espionage

The Moscow City Court has upheld a ruling of a lower court on extension of detention for Ukrainian journalist Roman Sushchenko, who is charged with espionage.

12:17 15.12.2016

Owner of Red October plant arrested on Cyprus – report

Owner of Volgograd metallurgic plant Red October, Dmitry Gerasimenko, who is charged with embezzling VTB Bank’s $65 million credit, has been arrested on Cyprus, Kommersant newspaper reported on Thursday.

11:43 15.12.2016

Bankruptcy claim against Carlo Pazolini’s founder postponed until February

The Moscow Commercial Court has postponed hearings in bankruptcy claim filed by ATB Bank against founder of Carlo Pazolini shoe retailer, Ilya Reznik, until February 3 of 2017.

10:58 15.12.2016

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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