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Russia to ratify agreement on adopting children with US

The State Duma has been recommended to ratify the child adoption agreement between Russia and the United States on May 25.

18:21 17.05.2012

Russia must protect its citizens in foreign jurisdictions - Ivanov

Supreme Commercial Court Chairman Anton Ivanov has stated that Russia must protect its citizens and companies from unfair competition of foreign judicial systems.

17:16 17.05.2012

State Duma might reduce fine for rally violations by $16k

The fine for rally violations may be cut to $32,285 during the consideration of a draft law in the second reading, State Duma Committee for Constitutional Legislation head Vladimir Piligin told.

16:27 17.05.2012

Justice Minister calls for approving law on collectors as soon as possible

Acting Justice Minister Alexander Konovalov stated on Thursday that the law on collector activity should be drafted as soon as possible.

15:42 17.05.2012

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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