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Russian historian accused of student murder waives defense lawyer

History professor Oleg Sokolov charged with killing his postgraduate student Anastasia Yeshchenko and arms trafficking has waived his attorney Alexander Pochuyev who had defended him from the investigation beginning.

17:40 15.06.2020

Moscow police clamp down on fraudulent activity of false spiritual healers

Moscow police arrested nine fringe psychic mediums, who had received over 5 million rubles from their clients for spell removal rituals

15:52 15.06.2020

Sobyanin reports 30% decrease in severe COVID-19 cases in Moscow

The number of community-acquired pneumonia cases, the most severe sequela of coronavirus, dropped in Russia’s capital by 30% in the last week, according to a statement of Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin published on his official website on Monday.

14:14 15.06.2020

Whelan may be swapped for But or Yaroshenko jailed in US – lawyer

Former American marine Paul Whelan sentenced to 16 years in high-security prison for espionage against Russia may be exchanged for businessman Victor But or pilot Konstantin Yaroshenko serving jail sentences in the United States.

14:08 15.06.2020

Minor detained in Russia’s Volgograd for manufacturing Molotov Cocktails

In the city of Volgograd a court detained a teenager after improvised explosive devices and 18 ready for use bottles filled with flame liquids (Molotov Coctails) had been found in his flat.

13:35 15.06.2020

Businessman faces $5 mln flight simulators embezzlement trial in Russia's Omsk

A court in Russia’s Omsk will proceed with a criminal case against CEO of a commercial organization, who stands charged with embezzling over 333 million rubles (about $5 million) during the execution of a state contract for the supply of flight simulators ATR and Cessna airplanes’ and Bell helicopters.

12:43 15.06.2020

Ex-US marine gets 16 years in Russian prison for espionage

The Moscow City Court on Monday found ex-US marine Paul Whelan of espionage against Russia and sentenced him to 16 years behind bars.

11:35 15.06.2020

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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

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.

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Soldiers jailed for killing US journalist Russell Bentley

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