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Government compels Russian Railways and Gazprom managers to disclose income

The management of Russian Railways, Rosneft, Gazprom and a number of other companies will have to disclose their revenues on the companies’ websites.

17:19 22.12.2014

Fines for extremism in Russian media may reach $17k - report

The Russian Government has submitted a set of amendments to the State Duma that introduce a one million ruble fine ($17,000) for extremist statements and any justification of extremism or terrorist activity in the media.

11:27 22.12.2014

Russian senator proposes 10-year sentence for abetting terrorism

Konstantin Dobrynin, member of the upper house of Russian parliament, or Federation Council, has proposed introducing criminal punishment of up to 10 years in prison for officials whose negligence fails to prevent terrorist attacks.

10:38 22.12.2014

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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