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Chechen human rights advocate Titiyev charged with drug possession goes on trial

Trial of Oyub Titiyev, the director of the Chechen Republic’s office of Memorial NGO, who stands charged with illegal possession of drugs, will begin on July 3.

17:34 29.06.2018

Supreme Court of Russia dismisses appeal against bankruptcy of Baltiyskiy Bank’s ex-head

The Supreme Court of Russia has dismissed an appeal against bankruptcy of ex-president of the Baltiyskiy Bank, Oleg Shigayev, charged with a 3 billion-ruble ($55 million) embezzlement.

14:18 29.06.2018

Moscow court opens trial against ex-lawyer of Yukos

The Khamovnichesky District Court of Moscow initiated hearings in a criminal case against Yukos oil company’s former lawyer Pavel Ivlev, who is charged with embezzlement.

13:46 29.06.2018

Navalny’s brother released from prison

Oleg Navalny on Friday was released from prison after serving his sentence in the Yves Rocher embezzlement case, his brother, Russian opposition politician Alexey Navalny, wrote on his Twitter.

12:59 29.06.2018

Moscow court refuses to return property to ex-minister Ulyukayev

The Zamoskvoretsky District Court of Moscow has refused to lift seizure of the property belonging to Russia’s ex-minister of economy Alexey Ulyukayev convicted of corruption.

11:59 29.06.2018

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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).

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Redomiciliation stalls: How sanctions are shaping new practices for Russian companies

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Soldiers jailed for killing US journalist Russell Bentley

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