Russia


Oschadbank initiates new international arbitration proceedings against the Russian federation over seized assets in four regions of Ukraine
Oschadbank has suffered the loss of substantial assets and operations in the Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia Regions due to Russia's illegal conduct.
Podcast | How Russian oligarchs are suing Ukraine in wartime
In the midst of war, Russian oligarchs are suing Ukraine – not in Moscow or Kyiv, but through European trade treaties and arbitration courts in Washington.
Putin ratifies investment protection pact with Myanmar junta
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed off on a bilateral agreement with Myanmar’s junta to promote and protect bilateral investments, further deepening ties between the two regimes across the military, economic and political fronts.
Billionaire former Russian oligarch seeks $350 million from Canada at international tribunal
Igor Makarov has already waged two unsuccessful Canadian court battles in an attempt to be removed from the sanctions list over Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Next round of Russia trade talks by Feb-end, India to focus on reduction of non-tariff measures
India’s negotiating team is expected to travel to Russia at the end of February after the Union Budget 2026 for the next round of negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).
Suleiman Kerimov's daughter initiated proceedings against Switzerland
Gulnara, the daughter of billionaire Suleiman Kerimov, initiated the first ever investment dispute against Switzerland over sanctions.
EU sanctions and the undoing of international investment arbitration
It seems clear that the EU’s sanctions-protecting measures cannot be reconciled with the international legality that underpins ISDS.
Denmark's Rockwool says Russia has seized four of its factories
The company added that it will defend its legal rights under the bilateral investment treaty between the countries.
Dutch court freezes TurkStream assets over Crimea dispute
In a case concluded in November 2023, the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague ordered Russia to pay $207.8 million in compensation, along with interest and arbitration costs, to Akhmetov’s company for the expropriation of its assets in Crimea.
Frozen assets, hot claims: How Russian oligarchs and other investors sue over sanctions
Economic sanctions against Russia are now being challenged by Russian oligarchs and companies in private tribunals using a mechanism written into investment treaties.