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Supreme Court dismisses opposition activist’s appeal against election registration denial

The Supreme Court of Russia has upheld a lower court’s decision denying the registration of opposition activist Ilya Yashin as a candidate for deputy of the Moscow City Duma.

16:20 27.08.2019

Otkritie ex-top manager seeks reversal of recovery of $500,000 in cassation proceedings

Ex-deputy of the Financial Corporation Otkritie Chairperson Yelena Budnik has appealed to a court of cassation seeking to reverse the recovery of 32,6 million rubles (almost $500,000).

14:02 27.08.2019

Defense of ex-Vladivostok mayor moves for non-guilty verdict

The defense of Igor Pushkarev, an ex-mayor of the city of Vladivostok, charged with commercial bribery, abuse of office and taking bribes on a large scale, had asked the Moscow City court for a judgement of acquittal.

12:08 27.08.2019

Company seeks to recover $9,000 from Russia’s Channel One for unauthorized use of photos

Art Production Group company has appealed to a court of cassation challenging a lower court decision diminishing the sum of recovery due to it from TV Channel One for using certain photos without a contract from 600,000 rubles ($9,000) to 68,000 rubles ($1,000).

10:41 27.08.2019

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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