Archive February 2009
Russian Federal Service Will Defend Investors' Rights
The Russian Federal Service for Financial Markets will begin going to court to challenge violations of investors' rights, a power it had not previously exercised.
Strasbourg Court Backs Sacked Judge
The European Court on Human Rights said that former Moscow judge Olga Kudeshkina had been wrongly dismissed after complaining of constant pressure on the city's judiciary and ordered the Russian government to pay her $12,700.
US State Department Criticizes Russia in Human Rights Report
The US State Department has issued its annual report on human rights. This year's report was highly critical of rights abuses in Russia.
Strasbourg Court Will Rule on Moscow Judge
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) will issue a ruling on a Moscow judge who was dismissed after publicly complaining about constant political pressure on the city's judiciary.
Exxon Prepares to Drill in Russia Despite Problems with Kremlin
ExxonMobil is preparing to drill new exploration wells at its $17 billion Sakhalin-1 project in Russia, even as a dispute with the government over budgets and work plans lingers.
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