Russian historian accused of student murder waives defense lawyerHistory professor Oleg Sokolov charged with killing his postgraduate student Anastasia Yeshchenko and arms trafficking has waived his attorney Alexander Pochuyev who had defended him from the investigation beginning.17:40 15.06.2020
Moscow police clamp down on fraudulent activity of false spiritual healersMoscow police arrested nine fringe psychic mediums, who had received over 5 million rubles from their clients for spell removal rituals15:52 15.06.2020
Sobyanin reports 30% decrease in severe COVID-19 cases in MoscowThe number of community-acquired pneumonia cases, the most severe sequela of coronavirus, dropped in Russia’s capital by 30% in the last week, according to a statement of Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin published on his official website on Monday.14:14 15.06.2020
Whelan may be swapped for But or Yaroshenko jailed in US – lawyerFormer American marine Paul Whelan sentenced to 16 years in high-security prison for espionage against Russia may be exchanged for businessman Victor But or pilot Konstantin Yaroshenko serving jail sentences in the United States.14:08 15.06.2020
Minor detained in Russia’s Volgograd for manufacturing Molotov CocktailsIn the city of Volgograd a court detained a teenager after improvised explosive devices and 18 ready for use bottles filled with flame liquids (Molotov Coctails) had been found in his flat.13:35 15.06.2020
Businessman faces $5 mln flight simulators embezzlement trial in Russia's OmskA court in Russia’s Omsk will proceed with a criminal case against CEO of a commercial organization, who stands charged with embezzling over 333 million rubles (about $5 million) during the execution of a state contract for the supply of flight simulators ATR and Cessna airplanes’ and Bell helicopters.12:43 15.06.2020
Ex-US marine gets 16 years in Russian prison for espionageThe Moscow City Court on Monday found ex-US marine Paul Whelan of espionage against Russia and sentenced him to 16 years behind bars.11:35 15.06.2020
Ookla LLC loses court challenge against fine for data storage violationsA 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 conditionsRussia'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 DumaLawmakers 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