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Chair of Russia’s Human Rights Council opposes introduction of COVID passports

Chairman of the Presidential Council for Human Rights Valery Fadeyev on Wednesday argued against COVID passports.

17:17 20.01.2021

Russian lawmakers take stride to ban officials from holding dual citizenship

The State Duma passed a Presidential bill prohibiting state and municipal officials to hold dual citizenship in the first reading on Wednesday.

14:28 20.01.2021

Russia’s Ombudsman monitors situation around “AntiCOVID passports”

The Office of Russia’s Rights Commissioner closely follows the situation and is ready to timely react not only to possible violations of citizens’ rights related to “AntiCOVID passports,” but also to other COVID-19-related issues.

13:57 20.01.2021

Restrictive measures imposed in Moscow detention centers amid COVID-19 spread

Restrictive measures have been imposed in Moscow detention centers due to the spread of the coronavirus infection.

11:20 20.01.2021

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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