Russian lawmakers propose safety measures for journalists in war zonesState Duma members Boris Reznik, Mikhail Markelov (United Russia parliamentary party), Yaroslav Nilov and Vadim Dengin (Liberal Democratic Party) have proposed amendments to the law on mass media in order to increase the safety and security of Russian journalists reporting from warzones, Izvestia reports citing a draft document.15:12 03.07.2014
Ukrainian lawmakers reject presidential amendments to constitutionTwo parliamentary majority parties, Batkivshchyna and Svoboda (Freedom), have rejected the amendments to the constitution proposed by Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, the parties’ representatives said on Tuesday.14:39 03.07.2014
Internet poker could be legalized in Russia - reportFirst Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov has instructed the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry for Economic Development and the Ministry of Justice to look into the possibility of legalizing online poker, Kommersant reports this Wednesday citing government sources.14:04 03.07.2014
Cryptocurrency may be governed by Russian lawsCryptocurrencies could be regulated by Russian laws in the future, First Deputy Head of the Central Bank Georgy Luntovsky said at the International Banking Congress.15:20 02.07.2014
State Duma approves bill on penalties for illegal abortionRussia’s State Duma on Tuesday adopted in the second and third readings a bill on penalties for illegal abortion.18:10 01.07.2014
Aeroflot proposes 10 year imprisonment for in-flight brawlsRussia’s largest air carrier Aeroflot has proposed that in-flight brawls be considered a criminal offence punishable by up to 10 years in prison, a company representative told RIA Novosti.16:07 01.07.2014
Russian upper house to hear bill on daylight savings time on July 9Russia's upper house of parliament will review a daylight savings time bill on July 9, Deputy Speaker of the Federation Council Yevgeny Bushmin told RIA Novosti on Tuesday.13:44 01.07.2014
Russia may simplify citizenship requirements for foreign championsA bill on simplifying citizenship requirements for foreign world and Olympic champions was submitted to the State Duma on Monday.16:38 30.06.2014
Russian banks required to provide data to loan history bureaus by lawPresident Vladimir Putin signed a law that requires banks to provide guarantees to credit history bureaus.15:30 30.06.2014
Russia introduces harsher punishment for inciting extremism on internetPresident Vladimir Putin has signed a bill into law introducing harsher punishment for inciting extremist activities on the internet.14:40 30.06.2014
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