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Supreme Court upholds 12-year jail term for ex-Russian top investigator in graft case

Russia's Supreme Court has upheld a 12-year jail term for Alexander Drymanov, the retired head of Moscow’s Investigative Committee, sentenced for his role in a bribery scheme.

14:43 13.07.2021

Yugra Bank seeks to collect about $643 mln from NK Dulisma oil company

PJSC Bank Yugra has submitted over 48.5 billion rubles ($643 million) in creditor claims to JSC Oil Company Dulisma that is allegedly owned by Alexey Khotin, a former shareholder of the bank.

12:37 13.07.2021

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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