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Changes to the Regulation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

09 June 2026

The Russian Ministry of Health’s draft law “On Amending Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation…” (“the Draft Law”), concerning changes to the control of the circulation of medicinal products has been published on the federal portal for draft regulatory acts.

Changes to Counter-Sanctions Regulations (June 2026)

09 June 2026

On June 1, 2026, the decision of the Bank of Russia Working Group dated June 1, 2026  No. PRG-43-11/1199 (hereinafter – “Decision”) and Presidential Decree No. 377 dated June 1, 2026 “On Amending Presidential Decree No. 95 of March 5, 2022 ‘On the Temporary Procedure for Fulfilling Obligations to Certain Foreign Creditors’” (hereinafter – “Decree No. 377”) were published, introducing changes to the current counter-sanctions regulation.

Overview Of Court Practice Regarding the Processing of Personal Data in the Retail and FMCG Sectors

08 June 2026

Since the beginning of 2025, Russian courts have issued several landmark rulings in the field of personal data processing. These cases affect the interests of banks, marketplaces, solid waste management operators, employers, and online platforms. Some positions confirm long-standing approaches (withdrawal of consent does not terminate processing where a contract or legal obligation exists), while others establish new guidelines for businesses (processing of a beneficiary's data without consent, inadmissibility of contacting a previous employer without the candidate's permission).

Our review covers seven recent cases with conclusions that will help DPOs, legal teams, and information security departments minimize risks and establish compliant processes.