Law & Legislation

Bill on e-voting submitted to Russian State Duma

A bill envisaging a test remote voting via electronic communications during the elections to the Moscow City Parliament has been introduced to the lower house of the Russian Parliament, according to Alexander Brod, a member of the Presidential Council of Human Rights.

16:01 27.02.2019

Supreme Court to develop amendments reducing detainment of businesspersons – Putin

The Russian Supreme Court in cooperation with the Prosecutor General’s Office is to develop amendments to the relevant legislation envisaged to reduce detainment terms for businesspersons to implement the proposals of President Vladimir Putin.

12:44 27.02.2019

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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).

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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.

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