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New corruption charges brought against convicted ex-investigator Maksimenko

Ex-chief of the Russian Investigative Committee’s Internal Security Directorate Mikhail Maksimenko sentenced to 13 years in prison for corruption has been charged with another count of bribe taking.

17:02 10.08.2018

Apple seeks to recover $2.1 million from Moscow’s Sheremetyevo customs service

Apple Rus, the Russian subsidiary of the U.S. corporation, has asked the Moscow Regional Court to recover over 146 million rubles ($2.1 million) from the Sheremtyevo customs service.

16:51 10.08.2018

Prosecution demands 5.5 years for former high-ranking investigator Nikandrov

Prosecution has demanded a 5.5-year prison sentence for the former high-ranking investigator of Russia’s Investigative Committee, General Denis Nikandrov, charged with corruption.

15:35 10.08.2018

Over 1,700 Russian officials fired for corruption in last 1.5 years

Over 1,700 officials in Russia were fired in last 1.5 years due to corruption violations.

14:43 10.08.2018

Inter RAO ex-board member charged with espionage to stay detained until mid-November

Moscow’s Lefortovsky District Court has extended detention of a former board member for Inter RAO energy holding Karina Tsurkan charged with espionage until November 14.

13:59 10.08.2018

Victims appeal sentences of Russian law enforcement officers in torture case

Victims in a torture case have appealed a ruling of the Nalchik Garrison Military Court sentencing seven law enforcement officers of Russia’s Ingushetia Republic to prison terms ranging from 3 to 10 years.

12:59 10.08.2018

Ex-principal of Russian school acquitted in extortion case

A court in Russia’s Republic of Kalmykia has acquitted ex-school principal Marina Gederim charged with abuse of office in a case on extortions in a educational institution.

11:28 10.08.2018

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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