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Putin calls for development of artificial intelligence legislation

Russian President Vladimir Putin said during his annual address to the Federal Assembly on Thursday that it is necessary to create a legal base for developing and increased use of artificial intelligence.

15:40 01.03.2018

Russian ombudsman pushes for adopting legislation on combating domestic violence

Russia’s High Commissioner for Human Rights Tatiana Moskalkova insists that there is a need to draft and adopt legislation to fight against domestic violence.

12:44 01.03.2018

Russian MPs propose simplified process of obtaining citizenship for Crimean residents

A bill on the simplified procedure of obtaining citizenship for residents of Crimea, who were outside the peninsula at the time of its reunification with Russia, has been submitted to the State Duma by a group of the country’s members of parliament.

11:54 01.03.2018

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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