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Rights czar describes Russian human rights situation as "tense"

The human rights situation in Russia is "tense" and "ambiguous," Presidential Council on Human Rights head Mikhail Fedotov said on Monday.

17:22 10.12.2012

Bill on criminal liability for repeat drunk driving submitted to State Duma

The State Duma Security and Anti-Corruption Committee head Irina Yarovaya has submitted a bill that would impose criminal liability against anyone who, after having already lost his or her driving license on the basis of a drunk driving offense, is found to commit certain offenses while driving under the influence.

16:54 10.12.2012

Duma entertains imposition of sanctions against American rights violators

The State Duma plans to consider a bill this week imposing visa and economic sanctions against Americans who are believed to have violated the rights of Russians.

14:15 10.12.2012

Investigators propose sanctions for shady firms and fraudulent tax evasion

The Investigative Committee has drafted a bill to combat tax evasion schemes carried out by way of fraudulent transactions, Alexander Bastrykin, the Investigative Committee's head, told Rossiyskaya Gazeta daily on Monday.

12:57 10.12.2012

Amended article on fraud takes effect

Amendments to the Criminal Code article on fraud will come into effect today. The corresponding law was proposed by the Supreme Court in the spring.

12:08 10.12.2012

Bill on business ombudsmen submitted to parliament

A federal draft law on the establishment of business rights commissioners at the federal and regional levels has been submitted to Russia's lower house of Parliament, the government's press release reads.

11:50 10.12.2012

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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