Russian authorities clarify rules for public Wi-Fi accessThe Russian government has approved a decree allowing Internet users to obtain public Wi-Fi access using their cell phone numbers, accounts on the Common Government Services Portal or ID cards.15:36 18.08.2014
Ukraine's breakaway region introduces capital punishmentAuthorities of the the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) have adopted the Criminal Code which incorporates capital punishment for grave crimes and passed resolution on military tribunals.13:38 18.08.2014
Russian lawmakers oppose adoption of children to countries supporting sanctionsLawmakers from the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia (LDPR) are drafting a bill seeking to ban countries which have introduced sanctions against Russia from adopting Russian children.11:55 15.08.2014
Ukrainian Government proposes excluding media-activity clause from sanctions billThe Government of Ukraine is proposing to exclude a clause that stipulates curbs on media activity or the termination of this activity, as well as a ban on publishing printed media, said Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseny Yatsenyuk.16:04 14.08.2014
Russian businessman turns to court seeking legalisation of prostitutionRussian businessman Dmitry Tretyakov has filed an application with the Samara Region Commercial Court seeking legalisation of prostitution.14:00 13.08.2014
Passport now required to use public Wi-Fi in RussiaThe Russian Government has given instructions to require public Wi-Fi user identification. The directive was published in the official regulatory database, RIA Novosti reports.10:47 08.08.2014
Russian officials to be held liable for sending work documents via personal emailIrina Yarovaya, Chair of the State Duma Committee for Security and Counter-Corruption Measures, announced plans to introduce criminal liability for public officials who send work related information via non-state email services (gmail.com, mail.ru, yandex.ru), Izvestia reports.10:23 08.08.2014
Russia retaliates against sanctions with agricultural imports banRussian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree Wednesday banning imports of agricultural products from countries that imposed sanctions on Russia for one year, the Kremlin press service said.22:13 06.08.2014
New visa for Russian speaking citizenship applicantsForeigners who are also native Russian speakers will now be able to obtain a one-year visa to enter Russia and apply for Russian citizenship, RIA Novosti reports citing a statement on the cabinet of ministers’ website.16:55 05.08.2014
Russian Finance Ministry to exclude Malta from offshore zonesThe Russian Finance Ministry intends to exclude Malta from the list of offshore zones due to the double taxation and prevention of tax evasion convention having been ratified between the governments of Russia and Malta, RIA Novosti reports. Respective changes to the list of offshore zones were published on the official legal website.10:17 05.08.2014
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