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Berezovsky's personal property may be governed by Russian law

The fate of much of Boris Berezovsky’s estate may pass under Russian law pending a determination that he had maintained Russian domicile during his years in self-imposed exile.

22:27 25.03.2013

Berezovsky's heirs to be held liable for his debts

The heirs of self-exiled oligarch Boris Berezovsky, who died in London, will be held liable for his debts to Russia if his property and assets are transferred to them.

18:01 25.03.2013

Mubarak unlikely to be released soon, faces new charges

Egyptian Justice Minister Ahmed Mekki on Monday expressed doubt that ousted leader Hosni Mubarak will be released in April after his pretrial detention period ends. He may face new charges, the minister said.

17:38 25.03.2013

Russian Justice Ministry launches large-scale audit of NGOs

Russian NGOs are being investigated to ensure their activities comply with their charters, the Justice Ministry said on Monday. In the event that violations are detected, the ministry will take action as prescribed by the law.

17:16 25.03.2013

Moscow teacher exposed friend to radiation to render him immortal

The police in Moscow have arrested a teacher at a Moscow college who stored radioactive substances in his home and exposed his friend to radiation to render him immortal.

16:36 25.03.2013

Former convicts require social rehabilitation to prevent repeat crimes

Social rehabilitation is needed to prevent former convicts from committing repeat crimes, Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev said on Monday at a government crime prevention commission meeting.

16:08 25.03.2013

Higher tax on deposits in Cyprus is legalized theft - opinion

The proposed bailout tax on bank accounts in Cyprus is "legalized theft," which contradicts international agreements and will be contested, Yury Pyanykh, says the president of the Association of Russian Businessmen in Cyprus.

15:45 25.03.2013

Russian prosecutors seek return of Berezovsky's assets

Russian federal prosecutors seek the return of illegally acquired assets belonging to the late Boris Berezovsky, 67, who was found dead in London Saturday, Deputy Prosecutor General Alexander Zvyagintsev said in a statement Monday.

15:18 25.03.2013

US Talk Fusion files defamation suit against Russian popular social network

US Talk Fusion has filed a defamation suit for 9 million rubles ($290,980) in damages against the Russian VKontakte company which owns the country's most popular social network of the same name and also against self-employed businessman Igor Vulfovich in connection with their negative posts on network's website.

14:50 25.03.2013

Russia seeks to join probe of Syria chemical attack reports

Russia wants its own experts to join the team that will investigate the alleged use of chemical weapons during fighting between rebels and government forces in Syria, Russia’s senior diplomat said on Monday.

14:23 25.03.2013

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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