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Putin signs decree on Russian companies' actions in claims abroad

President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree on measures to protect Russia's interests through legal entities conducting foreign economic activity. Strategic companies will now have to agree their actions with the government when claims are brought against them by foreign states.

17:34 11.09.2012

Federation Council drafts bill increasing punishment for cybercrimes

The Federation Council has put together a draft bill on cyber-security strategy which increases the severity of the punishment for hacking state websites.

14:38 11.09.2012

Another draft law aimed at NGOs submitted to the Duma

The Russian government has submitted to the State Duma a draft law on the transparency of self-regulating organizations, including non-governmental organizations which are classed as such based on membership, activities, service markets (goods or work), or field of service production (goods or work).

12:18 11.09.2012

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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).

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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