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Russian antimonopoly watchdog orders Apple to rectify detected violations by November 30

The Federal Antimonopoly Service of Russia (FAS) has issued to Apple a notice of violation obliging the corporation to ensure competitive environment for developers of mobile applications.

17:43 28.08.2020

Russia’s human rights body to monitor September elections

The Presidential Council for Human Rights will monitor elections in September.

16:05 28.08.2020

Radio fined $4K for fake about hospital equipment deficiency during pandemic

A magistrate court of Moscow’s Tverskoy district on Friday fined Radio Svoboda (Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty) 300,000 rubles ($4,000) for fake information on the equipment deficiency in St. Petersburg hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic.

15:24 28.08.2020

Investigators seek for detention of former RSC Energia head as part of embezzlement case

Investigators have lodged a motion demanding detention for ex-CEO of Russia's largest space company Energia Vladimir Solntsev in a case over large-scale embezzlement.

14:11 28.08.2020

TV journalist's damage action against footballers Kokorin, Mamayev dropped

Moscow’s Savelovsky District Court has closed proceedings on a damage claim filed by TV host Olga Ushakova against football players Alexander Kokorin and Pavel Mamayev over her broken car.

13:39 28.08.2020

Civic Chamber member urges Russians’ digital rights to be protected from Western companies

The digital sovereignty of Russia needs to be protected since the policies pursued by Western IT giants as to moderation of content pose risks to users, according to First Deputy Chair of Russia’s Civic Chamber Commission on Development of the Information Community Alexander Malkevich.

12:32 28.08.2020

Russia’s State Duma lawmaker faces trial on bribery charges

Indictment has been approved against State Duma lawmaker Vadim Belousov and his alleged accomplice Margarita Butakova as part of a 3.2-billion-ruble (about $45 million at the current exchange rate) bribery case.

10:50 28.08.2020

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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