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Ukraine challenges Russia’s claim for $3 bln debt repayment in London court

Ukraine has filed an objection with the London High Court against Russia’s claim seeking repayment of a $3 billion debt, according to the general statement of the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Finance Ministry.

16:30 27.05.2016

Arrest in absentia of Ukrainian billionaire charged with tax evasion in Russia upheld

The Moscow City Court on Friday upheld a lower court’s ruling to arrest Ukrainian businessman Konstantin Grigorishin, who stands charged with tax evasion amounting to 674 million rubles ($10.2 million), in absentia.

15:26 27.05.2016

Russian Supreme Court to review appeal over ban of Crimean Tatar Majlis

An appeal against the Crimean Supreme Court’s ruling over ban of Crimean Tatar Majlis has been filed with the Russian Supreme Court.

13:45 27.05.2016

President Putin proposes penalties for fraudulent contract breach

Russian President Vladimir Putin has submitted a bill to the State Duma that would introduce punishment for fraud associated with premeditated breach of business contracts.

12:15 27.05.2016

Nationalization of Yalta Film Studio contested in Russian Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of Russia has registered an appeal filed by former owners of the Yalta Film Studio against he lower courts’ rulings that found nationalization of the Studio legal.

10:55 27.05.2016

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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