Law & Legislation

Bill protecting rights of Russians under foreign sanctions becomes law

President Vladimir Putin has signed a bill protecting the rights of individuals and companies put under anti-Russian sanctions imposed by foreign states into law.

17:06 08.06.2020

Unified registry of data on population to be created in Russia - law

A bill on creation of a unified information federal registry containing the data on the country’s population became law after President Vladimir Putin signed the document on Monday.

15:54 08.06.2020

Russian government partially lifts departure restrictions

Russian citizens will be able to go abroad for medical and educational purposes.

15:32 08.06.2020

Putin approves distance learning system during emergencies

President of Russia Vladimir Putin on Monday signed a bill on e-learning and state final examination at times of emergencies into law.

13:53 08.06.2020

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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.

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