Law & Legislation

Over 30 violations recorded on first Constitution amendments voting day

The situation vote observe center revealed 34 violations on the first day of the Constitution amendments voting, the Civic Chamber’s Secretary Lydia Mikheyeva announced Thursday.

18:06 25.06.2020

Russia’s Cabinet approves amendments to bill on prevention and liquidation of land oil spills

Russia’s government has approved amendments to a bill aimed at prevention and liquidation of oil and oil products spills on land.

17:52 25.06.2020

Voting on amendments to Russia’s Constitution starts

The All-Russian voting on amendments to Constitution started on Thursday in the country and abroad.

11:00 25.06.2020

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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).

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