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Russian Culture Ministry drafts circus animal protection bill

Russia’s Ministry of Culture has proposed a bill that would protect circus animals and those used for entertainment purposes from cruelty and physical punishment.

17:23 12.03.2014

Russia mulls regulated media coverage for lawmakers

Lawmaker Alexei Kazakov (A Just Russia) has submitted a bill to the State Duma on the procedure for covering the activity of members of parliament in the state audiovisual and print media, including regional outlets.

11:43 12.03.2014

US Congress pushes for expelling Russia from G8 and imposing sanctions

The US House of Representatives adopted a non-biding resolution in a 402-7 vote on Tuesday to denounce Russia’s actions in Ukraine and to urge the White House to exclude it from the G8 and to impose sanctions on Russia.

10:16 12.03.2014

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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