Law & Legislation

President Putin signs law on information system for monitoring trade in precious metals

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has signed a law envisaging the development of an integrated management information system in the sphere of control over the trade in precious metals, gems, and respective wares.

16:30 23.06.2020

Foreigners acquiring Russian citizenship to be subject to obligatory dactyloscopy - bill

The State Duma adopted a bill on obligatory fingerprinting for foreigners acquiring Russian citizenship in a final third reading on Tuesday

14:40 23.06.2020

Over 380,000 people registered as Russian Constitution amendments vote observers

Over 380,000 citizens have been registered as public observers of the Constitution amendments voting.

13:55 23.06.2020

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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.

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