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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

Moscow court sentences man to 24 years in treason and terrorism financing case

09:20 08.12.2025

Ookla LLC loses court challenge against fine for data storage violations

A Russian court said on Tuesday it had rejected a complaint filed by Ookla LLC against a 1-million ruble fine for not storing the personal data of Russian users in databases on Russian territory.

17:20 17.01.2023

Russian Justice Ministry vows to improve jail conditions

Russia's Ministry of Justice has unveiled its proposals aimed at amending the internal rules of pre-trial detention centers and correctional facilities.

15:29 13.01.2023

Bill on establishing Military Ombudsman post submitted to Russia’s State Duma

Lawmakers representing the New People party in the lower house of the Russian parliament have submitted to the State Duma a bill envisaging the introduction of the post of military ombudsman.

16:17 12.10.2022

Nazi crimes committed in Russia’s Leningrad region during WWII recognized as genocide

The Leningrad Regional Court on Monday recognized crimes committed by the Nazis in the region during the Great Patriotic War as genocide.

13:01 10.10.2022

Crimean Bridge terrorist attack organized by Ukraine – Russian Investigative Committee

A terrorist attack on the Crimean Bridge (Krymsky Bridge) has been masterminded by Ukraine’s security services, according to Chair of Russia’s Investigative Committee Alexander Bastrykin.

10:45 10.10.2022

Putin signs law on incorporation of four new subjects into Russia

President of Russia Vladimir Putin has signed federal constitutional bills on the admission of the Zaporozhye and Kherson regions, the Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics to the Russian Federation into law.

11:27 05.10.2022

Russia’s Justice Ministry proposes parole for women with children under 4 years old

The Russian Ministry of Justice has drafted a bill providing for the possibility of release on parole and mitigation of yet not served sentence terms for women convicted of minor crimes and having children under the age of four.

14:24 04.10.2022

Twitch fined $70k for failure to remove prohibited content

A magistrate judge has fined video streaming service Twitch 4 million rubles (about $70,000 at the current exchange rate) for refusal to delete information prohibited by Russian law.

12:20 04.10.2022

Federation Council approves bills on admission of new subjects to Russia

The Federation Council on Tuesday approved federal constitutional bills on the incorporation of the Zaporozhye and Kherson regions, the Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics into the Russian Federation.

11:32 04.10.2022

State Duma adopts bill on incorporation of new subjects into Russia

The State Duma on Monday passed four constitutional bills on the admission of the Zaporozhye and Kherson regions, the Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics to the Russian Federation.

16:18 03.10.2022

President Putin signs treaties on incorporation of new subjects into Russia

President Vladimir Putin has signed agreements on the admission of the Zaporozhye and Kherson regions, the Donetsk and Lugansk Republics to Russia and the formation of new regions in the country.

17:42 30.09.2022

Russia bars entry to its national territory to 87 high-ranking citizens of Canada

The Russian authorities have imposed personal sanctions on another 87 high-ranking Canadian citizens, blocking their entry into the country, according to the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

19:37 22.09.2022

President Putin signs decree on partial mobilization in Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared a partial mobilization in the country from 21 September.

13:33 21.09.2022

DPR People's Council adopts law on referendum as to region's accession to Russia

The People's Council of the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) has adopted the law on a referendum on the issue of the region’s accession to the Russian Federation on Tuesday; the document is a legislative initiative of DPR Head Denis Pushilin.

15:45 20.09.2022

LPR Head signs law on referendum as to region's accession to Russian Federation

The Head of the Lugansk People's Republic (LPR), Leonid Pasechnik, has signed the law on a referendum on the issue of the region’s accession to the Russian Federation on Tuesday.

15:18 20.09.2022

Russia’s Supreme Court bans activities of Islamic Renaissance Party of Tajikistan

The Supreme Court of the Russian Federation granted a move of the Prosecutor General's Office to recognize the Islamic Renaissance Party of Tajikistan as a terrorist organization and banned its activities in Russia.

13:17 14.09.2022