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Persons behind $150,000 theft from pensioner bank’s accounts arrested in Moscow

Persons behind fraudulent theft of 10 million rubles (over $150,000) from banking accounts of Russian pensioners have been arrested.

17:45 11.12.2018

Lawyer to go on trial for proposal to influence investigation - prosecutors

A criminal case against a lawyer, who had allegedly offered a businessman to influence investigation of a criminal case for 30 million rubles ($452,500) has been forwarded to the Presnensky District Court of Moscow.

17:07 11.12.2018

Russian media watchdog fines Google $7,500 for law violations

Russian media watchdog’s (Roskomnadzor) Directorate for the Central Federal District has fined Google corporation 500,000 ($7,500) rubles for violating Russian legislation.

15:59 11.12.2018

Ex-Russian policeman gets 13 years for transferring secret documents to alleged Norway spy

The Moscow City Court has sentenced ex-police officer Alexey Zhitnyuk to 13 years in prison for transferring classified information to an alleged Norwegian spy.

14:17 11.12.2018

Russian State Duma approves increase of minimal wage

Russia’ State Duma has approved in the third and final reading a bill increasing minimal monthly wage in the country by 117 ($1.7) rubles, all up to 11,280 rubles ($169.8).

13:17 11.12.2018

Russian National Guard chief accuses Navalny of defamation, seeks $15,000

Director of the Federal National Guard Troops Service Victor Zolotov has filed a defamation lawsuit against Alexey Navalny demanding 1 million rubles ($15,000) from the opposition politician.

12:59 11.12.2018

Federation Council backs bill to protect minors against criminal online communities

The Federation Council on Tuesday approved a bill on protection of children from involvement in illegal activities threatening their life through online social networks.

11:59 11.12.2018

Summa Group’s affiliate seeks to recover compensation from its head

A temporary manager of Global Electro Service, a part of Summa Group, has filed a lawsuit against ex-CEO of the company Rostislav Kolomak seeking to recover compensation for failing to comply with a court ruling.

10:59 11.12.2018

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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