Russia to enhance its border securityThe Russian government reported Tuesday that a legislative commission has approved a bill aimed at enhancing border security.10:34 02.09.2014
State Duma lawmakers urge to fast track law on personal data storageLawmakers of State Duma, Russia's lower house of parliament, are seeking to speed up the enactment of a recently-approved law on Russian citizens' personal data storage and processing.17:37 01.09.2014
Top managers of bankrupt banks face lifetime ban in Russia - reportRussian senators have proposed to prohibit top managers of banks which go bankrupt from ever holding senior positions in other banks.11:41 01.09.2014
Russian Emergencies Ministry submits strategic facilities billRussian Emergencies Ministry reported Friday that it has submitted to the State Duma the bill on strategic facilities which introduces their classification and specifications.13:34 29.08.2014
Ukrainian President signs order banning military exports to RussiaUkrainian President Petro Poroshenko has signed an executive order banning military exports and the delivery of certain dual-purpose equipment, which are those having both commercial and military applications, to Russia.13:37 28.08.2014
Damaged Russian passports bill submitted to State DumaThe Russian government reported Thursday that a legislative commission has approved a bill lifting bureaucratic red tape for Russians whose passports expire or get damaged when they are abroad.11:34 28.08.2014
Ukrainian President signs order dissolving parliamentUkrainian President Petro Poroshenko has signed an executive order on Wednesday dissolving the parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, and setting early elections for October 26.15:42 27.08.2014
Russian drunk drivers to lose licenses for up to 20 years - reportState Duma lawmakers propose toughening penalties for drunk driving under the influence causing grievous bodily harm and death.12:45 25.08.2014
Russia to clarify ‘Nazi glorification’ law – reportRussia’s Prosecutor General’s Office vows to provide its explanatory notes to the federal law that introduces criminal liability for whitewashing or glorifying Nazism, and spreading false information about the Soviet Union’s role in World War II, Izvestia newspaper reported on Monday.10:21 25.08.2014
Russian authorities to toughen penalty for anti-piracy law violationRussian authorities advocate toughening penalty for violation of the anti-piracy law aimed at protecting intellectual property on the Internet.17:01 22.08.2014
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