Chronology of selected events, 2024-2026
23 June 2026
Memorandum of Understanding between the Supreme Courts of Russia and India
The Chairpersons of the Supreme Courts of the Russian Federation and the Republic of India signed the first document of this level in the history of relations between the highest judicial institutions of the two states. The parties discussed digitalization of justice, exchange of best practices, and scientific and educational cooperation.
9-10 June 2026
Working visit of the Chairperson of the Supreme Court of Russia to Belarus
The visit to Minsk included bilateral negotiations and the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding and Cooperation between the Supreme Courts of Russia and Belarus.
14 April 2026
First cooperation agreement between the Supreme Courts of Russia and Kazakhstan
The Chairpersons of the Supreme Courts of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Kazakhstan signed a cooperation agreement aimed at developing effective cooperation in the field of justice, including exchange of judicial practice and digitalization of court activity.
17 March 2026
Working meeting with a representative of the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic
The Head of the International Cooperation Department met with an adviser to the Chairperson of the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic. The discussion concerned a planned official visit of the Chairperson of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation to Kyrgyzstan.
16-17 March 2026
Global Anti-Fraud Summit
A judge of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation took part in the Global Anti-Fraud Summit in Vienna.
10 December 2025
Round table on application of the 1992 CIS Agreement on economic disputes
Judges and representatives of supreme and highest courts of CIS states and the Economic Court of the CIS discussed practice related to recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments in CIS member states.
20-21 November 2025
VIII International Conference of the Court of the EAEU
Representatives of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation took part in the conference in Minsk devoted to the rule of law in the Eurasian Economic Union.
24 October 2025
Meeting with the Chief Ombudsman of Türkiye
The Chairperson of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation met in Moscow with the Chief Ombudsman of the Republic of Türkiye. The parties discussed protection of rights and legitimate interests of citizens, interaction between authorized bodies and courts, and public trust in justice.
8 October 2025
International Conference “Insolvency Resolution: Trends and Prospects”
Representatives of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation took part in the conference in Minsk, where participants discussed judicial practice in insolvency and bankruptcy cases in Belarus, Iran, Kazakhstan, China, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.
22 September 2025
XIII International Legal Forum of Asia-Pacific Countries
The forum was organized by the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation in Saint Petersburg and brought together leaders of highest judicial authorities and legal experts from Asia-Pacific countries and partner states.
10 June 2025
Plenary session of the Economic Court of the CIS
A Deputy Chairperson of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation took part in the plenary session of the Economic Court of the CIS in Minsk.
2-4 June 2025
Seminar of judges of the Supreme Courts of Russia and Belarus on insolvency
The seminar in Moscow was devoted to current issues of legislation and judicial practice in insolvency and bankruptcy cases, including digital tools in court procedures and protection of participants’ rights.
28 May 2025
Meeting with Cuban judges undergoing training in Russia
The First Deputy Chairperson of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation met with Cuban judges taking advanced training courses at the Russian State University of Justice named after V.M. Lebedev.
23 April 2025
XX Meeting of the Chairpersons of the Supreme Courts of the SCO Member States
The meeting was held in Hangzhou. The agenda included cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, dispute resolution, protection of minors and combating violent and terrorist crimes.
24 December 2024
Meeting with the Chairperson of the Court of the EAEU
The parties exchanged views on current issues of cooperation between the Court of the EAEU and the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation.
12 December 2024
Meeting of the Council of Chairpersons of Supreme (Highest) Courts of CIS Member States
The Chairperson of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation took part in the meeting by videoconference. The Council decided to hold its next meeting in Minsk in the fourth quarter of 2026.
26 November 2024
Meeting with the delegation of the Prosecutor General’s Office of Türkiye
The representatives of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation presented the structure and main tasks of the Russian judicial system and the procedure for considering cases in appellate and cassation courts of general jurisdiction.
21-22 November 2024
VII International Conference of the Court of the EAEU
Representatives of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation took part in the conference devoted to the 10th anniversary of the Treaty on the Eurasian Economic Union and uniform application of EAEU law.
29 October 2024
Meeting with the delegation of the Prosecutor General’s Office of the Kyrgyz Republic
The parties discussed issues related to transfer of sentenced persons who are citizens of Kyrgyzstan and improvement of mechanisms for legal information exchange.
8-12 October 2024
Official visit of the delegation of the Higher Judicial Council of Iraq to Russia
The delegation visited Moscow and Saint Petersburg and held meetings at the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation and other judicial and legal institutions.
30 September - 1 October 2024
Participation in the Eurasian Economic Forum
A Deputy Chairperson of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation took part in the Eurasian Economic Forum in Yerevan.
1-5 July 2024
Official visit of the delegation of the Supreme People’s Court of Viet Nam to Russia
The Vietnamese delegation visited Moscow and Saint Petersburg and held meetings with Russian judicial and legal institutions. The parties confirmed their mutual interest in strengthening cooperation between the highest courts.
17-21 June 2024
Forum of Chairpersons of the Supreme Courts of BRICS Countries
The forum was organized by the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation in Sochi during the Russian BRICS Chairmanship. The agenda included uniformity of judicial practice, social rights, investor protection and human rights in criminal proceedings.
17 June 2024
Meeting with Justice Surya Kant of the Supreme Court of India
The meeting focused on the structure and organization of the work of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation.
23 May 2024
XIX Meeting of the Chairpersons of the Supreme Courts of the SCO Member States
The meeting was held in Tashkent. The agenda included judicial practice in cases related to trafficking in persons, mediation, protection of property rights, administrative justice and digitalization of judicial proceedings.
20 March 2024
Meeting with the delegation of the Office of the Attorney General of Thailand
A delegation of the Office of the Attorney General of the Kingdom of Thailand was received at the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation.
13 March 2024
Meeting with the CIS observer mission
A Deputy Chairperson of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation met with the Head of the CIS Observer Mission and Deputy Secretary General of the CIS to discuss administrative cases related to protection of electoral rights during the presidential election process.
4 March 2024
Meeting with the delegation of the Prosecutor General’s Office of Iran
Representatives of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation received a delegation of the Prosecutor General’s Office of the Islamic Republic of Iran and discussed current tasks of Russian justice.
17-22 February 2024
Participation in the annual report ceremony of the Supreme Court of Indonesia
A Deputy Chairperson of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation took part in the ceremony presenting the annual report of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Indonesia in Jakarta.